Caregiving Takes an Enourmous Toll

Caregiving takes an enormous toll. It affects your life physically, financially and mentally. Studies show that many caregivers put their own health and needs on the backburner in order to prioritize care for their loved one, ignoring their own doctor appointments and personal care. According to AARP, one in four primary caregivers have said that caregiving has negatively impacted their health, and 17 percent of caregivers consider their health as fair or poor, compared to 10 percent of the general adult population who reported similar feelings about their health.1 What if we could equip caregivers early on with the tools, resources and support that will help them not only take care of their loved ones, but also make sure they are taking care of themselves, so that today’s caregivers don’t become tomorrow’s patients

Oftentimes, the emotional aspect of caregiving is overlooked. Caregivers are asked to make sacrifices every day, and many are thrust into this position unexpectedly, with little to no training or support. Caregivers may find themselves putting their lives on pause or drawing back from family and friends to fulfill their duties. Understandably, this takes a significant emotional toll on caregivers and may leave them feeling isolated or unsupported.