Alzheimer's Disease by the Numbers

EMOTIONAL & FINANCIAL COSTS OF CAREGIVING #1 69% of care- givers say caring for a loved one is 1 in 4 caregivers say family relationships have suffered because of the #1 source of stress in 27% their lives. caregiving responsibilities. of caregivers are in the Sandwich Generation, caring for child- ren as well as aging parents. 3 in 5 caregivers share a home with the loved one for whom they provide care. 10 hrs 58% of caregivers provide more than 10 hours of care for a loved one each week. $5K+ 42% of care- 88 givers spend over $5,000 each year to provide care for a loved one. 60% 3 in 4 of caregivers are worried about the financial 75% impact care- giving will have on their savings. say caregiving is a source of pride because they make a difference in caregivers had to change their job situation in order to provide care, or do not work. the life of a loved one. O Copyright 2011 Caring, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sources: Caring.com Caregiver Survey, Nov 2010. Caring (com