Approximately 44 million American families and friends provide unpaid care to another adult, sometimes around the clock. Wives, daughters, sons, partners, fathers, nieces, brothers-they provide approximately 80% of the long-term care in the United States.
Caring for a family member can be rewarding, but it's also demanding. One of the keys to being a successful caregiver is to manage stress by seeking support and taking care of yourself.
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November 2009
Sources: Family Caregiver Alliance, Healthwise and Health Day
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