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February 04, 2010
Support, care for caregivers of aging parents crucial.
Francine Russo writes in the latest issue of Time (2/1), "We hear a lot about the costs of taking care of our graying population. But, the big story roiling beneath the surface is the psychological crisis among middle-aged siblings who are fuming or fighting over issues involving their aging parents."
A new AARP/MetLife-funded National Alliance for Caregiving survey found that about "43.5 million adults in the US are looking after an older relative or friend. Of these, 43% said they did not feel they had a choice in this role. And although 7 in 10 said another unpaid caregiver had provided help in the past year, only 1 in 10 said the burden was split equally." In light of these findings, Russo points out that "research shows that emotional support for caregivers is critical to their well-being and to family harmony."
Related Links:
- When Elder Care Brings Back Sibling Tensions," Francine Russo, Time, Febuary 1, 2010.
Posted by admin at February 4, 2010 04:36 PM