Cambia Health Solutions February, 2020
Executive Summary
Wired for Care: The New Face of Caregiving in America was designed to uncover insights about these people on the front lines supporting loved ones, whether managing routine appointments or supporting someone experiencing chronic or serious health issues.
The study examined several major dimensions of caregiving today: the emotional impact of caregiving and where people with these responsibilities need help, how caregiving responsibilities impact workplace stress and satisfaction, what caregivers want in digital resources,
and barriers to adoption.
The research shows it’s time to expand and update the traditional definition of a caregiver. The new face of caregiving is:
• Younger than usually perceived and almost equally split along gender lines. Caregivers’ average age is 42, and 36 percent...