Celebrating Family Caregivers in Redondo Beach CA
National Family Caregivers Month
Over the next decade approximately 47 million baby boomers in North America are or will be
facing the role of caregiver to a parent, relative or elderly friend – an odyssey...
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Celebrating Family Caregivers in Redondo Beach CA
National Family Caregivers Month
Over the next decade approximately 47 million baby boomers in North America are or will be
facing the role of caregiver to a parent, relative or elderly friend – an odyssey that will change
many of your lives.
At the same time countless thousands of seniors face the dilemma of caring
for a chronically ill spouse.
A new survey from the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) shows that the number
of persons who provided care for an elderly, disabled or chronically ill, friend or relative during
the past year is more than twice as large as had been previously thought.
Survey results indicate 26.
6 percent of the adult population was involved in caregiving during
the past 12 months.
Based on current census data, that translates to more than 54 million
people.
Earlier surveys estimated only an approximated 25 million caregivers in the United States.
Based on a random sample of 1,000 adults, the d
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