The healthcare community is paying more attention than ever before to “social determinants of health,” such as access to healthy food, housing stability, and other socioeconomic factors. The health effects of caregiving are well-documented, which begs the question whether caregiving should be considered a social determinant of health. In this blog post, we’ll explore potential solutions to the health impacts of caregiving on adult children and other family members.
Read MoreUnpaid caregivers provide 83% of total care to individuals with dementia. In 2018 alone, 18.5 billion hours of care valued at $234 billion were provided by family, friends, and other unpaid caregivers. Fortunately, healthcare systems and various not-for-profit foundations and advocacy organizations are exploring more comprehensive approaches to dementia care which provide resources for caregivers that can reduce their stress.
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