CAREGIVING
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Caregiving: State of the Union
- 67 million informal, unpaid caregivers
- $375 billion is the estimated annual value of services provided by informal caregivers
- 25% of all households affected by caregiving issues
- 60% of caregivers are employed
- US corporations lose $17-34 billion annually in lost productivity
- By 2030, the U.S. population over age 65 will double
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Are you one of the estimated 67 million Americans serving as primary caregiver or working with a primary caregiver who face the daily challenges posed by chronic, advanced, or terminal illnesses?
If so, Creating Communities of Care may be right for you. Whether facing the challenge of cancer, ALS, Alzheimer's, AIDS, MS, or other serious illnesses, Creating Communities of Care provides a practical approach to caregiving that results in compassionate, competent care for the patient while alleviating the overwhelming stress of the primary caregiver.
At a time when our healthcare systems are stressed, families are geographically scattered, technology serves to isolate and insulate, Creating Communities of Care is a refreshing and relational approach to caregiving. Family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and volunteers unite to create a community of care…a community offering time and talents to meet the diverse and varied needs of the patient and their family.
Caregiving is a concern for all those impacted by serious or advanced illnesses; therefore, proven methods for mitigating the stress of the primary caregiver(s) should be a foundational component in all palliative care programs.
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