Pew Research Center released a study last month that says about 39% of U. S. adults–up from 30% in 2010–care for an adult or child with significant health issues. In other words, two in every five individuals are family caregivers. I've been thinking about this number because I can't quite get it to add up. Here's why. If 39% of U.S. adults are family caregivers, why is caregiving still such a lonely and isolating experience? Denise will discuss this question with her panel of family caregivers: ejourneys, who cares for her partner; Jane, who cares for her daughter; and Richard, who cares for his mome.
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| the loneliness of caregiving![]()
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| caring for parents![]()
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pew research on family caregivers
| the loneliness of caregiving | caring for parents | caring for partners | caring for spouses 
