Family and friends are now spending an average of 17.5 hours a week looking after a loved one who is affected with cancer in the UK.
Nearly 1.1 Million Americans Caring for Recently Wounded Veterans
More than 1.1 million parents, spouses and friends are caring for the disabled who have served in the U.S. military since Sept. 11, 2001, often doing so without a formal support network and putting their own well-being at risk.
More than 1.1 million parents, spouses and friends are caring for the disabled who have served in the U.S. military since Sept. 11, 2001, often doing so without a formal support network and putting their own well-being at risk.
‘UK’s Macmillan Cancer Support said the number of cancer carers had risen by almost a third in recent years, with 1,416,000 carers in 2016 compared to just over a million in 2011.’
The research conducted by the charity among 6,000 people found that cancer carer spend an average of 17.5 hours per week while 1 in 5 spend up to 35 hours caring for somebody with cancer. Caring includes changing dressings, administering medication and helping them with everyday chores such as going to the toilet, eating etc.
Many carers are taking care of people with cancer as a full-time job, often compromising their own health. Carers range in age from 17 to 80s, with 55% of all carers saying they receive no external support. Therefore, the charity stresses the importance of establishing a support system for these carers.
Hospital-To-Home Transition Adds Stress On Caregivers And Patient�s Recovery
Transitions from hospital to home affect the lives of families in ways that may impact patient outcomes at discharge.
Transitions from hospital to home affect the lives of families in ways that may impact patient outcomes at discharge.
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Lend a Helping Hand by Supporting Caregivers On This �National Family Caregiver Month�
Caregivers dedicate their lives and make innumerable sacrifices for taking care of people who age or has a disability. They fulfill all their needs 24/7.
Caregivers dedicate their lives and make innumerable sacrifices for taking care of people who age or has a disability. They fulfill all their needs 24/7.
Informal Caregiving for US Elderly Costs $522 Billion Annually
Informal caregiving of elderly people by friends and relatives in the United States costs around $522 billion a year, reveals a new RAND Corporation study.
Informal caregiving of elderly people by friends and relatives in the United States costs around $522 billion a year, reveals a new RAND Corporation study.
