A new study finds that during the past 12 months, almost 20 percent of caregivers report a decline in the quality of care their care recipients receive as a direct result of the recession, and 14 percent say the amount of care they have been able to provide for others during this time period has decreased. The survey is published by Evercare by UnitedHealthcare and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
The survey shows 43 percent of working caregivers have experienced workplace pay cuts or a reduction in work hours, and 15 percent have lost their jobs in the past year, adversely impacting their ability to continue caring for their loved one. Additionally, 51 percent of all caregivers surveyed are suffering from escalated stress over caregiving responsibilities as a result of the economic downturn, with half of working caregivers being less comfortable during the current economy asking for time away from work for caregiving duties. The potential impact is that care recipients will experience greater risk in their health and well-being during these challenging economic times. To view the entire study, visit: http://www.caregiving.org
So… How has the economy affected in your caregiving role?
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