In case you have
taken up the responsibility of helping an aging family member or relative get
through his/her day, then you might have been shouldering a burden that’s
larger that you actually realize. A lot of caregivers do not stop to really
consider the personal, emotional, and financial costs of taking care of a
senior loved one. There’s new research and studies that bringing such costs of
caregiving to light.
As per the US
department of Health & Human Services, nearly 44 million American citizens
provide unpaid care for their parent, relative or other adult(s), and such
caregivers tend to report a higher level of depression, stress, diabetes, and
heart diseases than average. There also are at a higher risk for catching cold
and flu, suggests a caregiver at the Vegas adult day care.
Caregiving tends
to exact a toll on workplace as well. 57% of caregivers work outside their
home, and the studies indicate that a vast majority of these workers take
atleast some time-off, with many of them reducing their working-hours or having
to quit their job altogether to provide care for their loved one.
If these hidden
costs of providing care to your loved ones is taking a toll on you and/or your
family, then you might reach a point when seeking additional caregiver
assistance would seem like a viable option. There are many such great options
including Assisted Living Las Vegas community, in-home care, independent
living, skilled nursing home, etc. that one may consider for their loved one.
