Time Spent Caregiving

"According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, the average family caregiver spends 20 hours per week caring for a loved one, while 13% spend 40 hours or more." National Alliance for Caregiving

29% of the U. S. population provides care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. (National Alliance for Caregiving)  Among the tasks caregivers perform:  paying bills, taking the person to doctors appointments and social activities, making sure environments are safe, doing laundry, and much more.  According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and Homewatch CareGivers, 7.5 million Americans receive long-term care at home, 1.5 million in nursing homes, and 1.1 million in assisted living facilities.  Whatever the setting, caregiving is still a large part of the caregiver's life.  We need to find a balance and make sure our own needs get met.