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Caregiver Survey Findings Show 47% of Caregivers Overlook Their Own Needs


Nearly half of all caregivers ignore their own health when tending to the needs of a loved one.


According to an FGI survey* commissioned by Caregiver Monday, 47% of self-identified caregivers agreed that they spend so much time taking care of others they neglect to take care of themselves, while 45% agreed with the statement

“I feel stressed out most of the time and have trouble coping.”

Do Family Caregivers Experience Greater Health Risks?


An aging America means more demand for caregivers who help care for the elderly, but a looming shortage of caregivers could endanger many of the most vulnerable.