AJMC August 6, 2024
New survey data reveals that more than 25% of those aged 50 years and older assume caregiver responsibilities.
Over 25% of individuals aged 50 and up embody a caregiver role for at least 1 friend or loved one with some form of disability or health issue, according to recent findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. These results additionally shed light on who caregivers in this age range are providing care services for.1
The most prevalent health issue caregivers were assisting with was physical disability, which accounted for 59% of responses. The second most frequent issue reported was memory or cognitive problems (42%), followed by mobility/other issues (40%), impairments to hearing or vision (28%), and concerns...
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