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The unsung heroes of global healthcare are the FAMILY CAREGIVERS who provide INFORMAL and UNPAID assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. 🤝 Their unwavering commitment to loved ones often goes unnoticed, yet THEIR IMPACT IS IMMEASURABLE 🌐 A recent study by Rebecca E Lacey and colleagues (THE LANCET, link in comments🧑🏻💻) shines a light on the profound impact of family caregiving on the MENTAL and PHYSICAL HEALTH of caregivers 🧠 Their research, unique in its focus on age-diverse caregiving, reveals that transitions to caregiving result in significant increases in PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, particularly among caregivers under 50 years old. 🔄 The study emphasizes the lasting effects of this distress, highlighting the POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH SOCIAL ROLES like partnerships, parenting, education, and employment 😔 Caregiving, despite its stressors, has been associated with psychological benefits, challenging the notion that it uniformly leads to declines in health 🌿 Lacey and colleagues stress the importance of RECOGNIZING and SUPPORTING caregivers in healthcare, including primary care and hospital discharge. They advocate for person-centered and family-centered care across all health settings, emphasizing the need for INCLUSIVE POLICIES in employment, paid leave, and long-term care services 🤗 As we address the challenges of an AGING POPULATION, it's crucial to understand that caregiving impacts individuals across the lifespan 👩⚕️ Moreover, the gender equity aspect cannot be ignored, as women, more likely to become caregivers, face higher risks of negative health outcomes and related economic effects without proper support. Let's RECOGNIZE, HONOR and SUPPORT the invaluable contributions of family caregivers and acknowledge their immense sacrifices. 🤲 Their dedication to the well-being of their loved ones is truly inspiring 🎖️🥇 #Caregiving #GlobalHealth #FamilyCaregivers #MentalHealth #GenderEquity #HealthcareSupport

Caregiving as a Women's Health Issue https://lnkd.in/gnfXu42j #elderlaw #estateplanning #guardianship #probate #elderlawyer #trust #elderlawattorney

Caregiving is a noble profession, but it shouldn't come at the cost of a caregiver's health. This #WomensHistoryMonth, let's acknowledge the unique challenges faced by women caregivers and take action to support them. Our latest article explores the challenges faced by women caregivers and offers ways for supporting their well-being. Be the change – read, share, and advocate for caregivers! https://okt.to/ymjebP

Women Shoulder the Responsibility of Caregiving Of the 53 million Americans who were caregivers to an adult or child with a disability in 2020, more than 60% were women. Around the world, up to 81% are women, providing assistance with a range of daily activities, from meal preparation to bathing. As the population ages, there will be increased demand for caregiving, and the burden will fall disproportionately on women. According to the Commonwealth Fund’s 2023 International Health Policy Survey: 🌎 Across 10 high-income countries, including the U.S., at least one of five women acted as caregivers. 🗺️ In seven of the 10 countries, women were significantly more likely to be a caregiver than men. 👩🏼🦳 In the U.S., women who provided informal care or assistance to a family member were significantly more likely to experience high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than men who provided care.

Empowering Caregivers to Make Hard Decisions Without Judgment or Guilt In the complex world of caregiving, unpaid family caregivers often find themselves shouldering the majority of responsibilities while facing judgment from family members who are not involved in daily care. The article highlights the disproportionate expectations placed on caregivers, particularly women, and emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and support. It advocates for a shift from criticism to compassion, allowing caregivers to make hard decisions with confidence and free from guilt. Read the Article here.  https://lnkd.in/dbhHwvb3 Find a library of senior care-related articles at Cielito Lindo Senior Living. #CaregiverSupport #FamilyCaregivers #CaregivingWithoutGuilt #EmpowerCaregivers #SeniorCareArticles #SanMiguelDeAllende #RetireMexico #AffordableAssistedLiving #MexicoCaregiving #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #AssistedLiving #IndependentLiving #SeniorLivingMexico #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #ContinuousCare

#Ageism and #sexism impact the quality of #healthcare and exacerbate problematic aspects of #caregiving. This overview article highlights this web of issues, including: - Women face worse health outcomes because of the combination of ageism and gender bias. For instance: “Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of mortality in women, killing one in three. But since only about 38% of cardiovascular clinical trial participants are women, female-centric data and research is lacking – as is the care that women need. After all, women who complained of symptoms consistent with heart disease were twice as likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness than men who complained of identical symptoms: an example of both the ageism and sexism that women over 65 might face. As Dr. Helton summarizes, “It’s dangerous to be dismissed”.” - Most paid and unpaid caregivers are women and our society undervalues and under-supports caregiving. “When it comes to paid caregiving, women make up 82% of home aides and 75% of healthcare practitioners and technicians who take care of elders. Women also report doing twice as much unpaid caregiving (including of children, of other family members, and of people outside the home) as men. Put another way, women collectively spend an additional 153 hours than men do providing unpaid care every year at the value of more than $625 billion annually (compared to more than $300 billion annually for men).” - We are in a healthcare crisis for everyone, with many people – including practitioners – looking for help navigating the complexity of the system. “The average doctor’s appointment, across all patient ages and genders, is only 17.4 minutes.” https://ed.gr/ehc85

The Unequal Weight of Caregiving: Women Shoulder the Responsibility in 10 Countries Of the 53 million Americans who were caregivers to an adult or child with a disability in 2020, more than 60 percent were women. Around the world, up to 81 percent are women, providing assistance with a range of daily activities, from meal preparation to bathing. As the population ages, there will be increased demand for caregiving, and the burden will fall disproportionately on women.    According to the Commonwealth Fund’s 2023 International Health Policy Survey:  * Across 10 high-income countries, including the U.S., at least one of five women acted as caregivers. * In seven of the 10 countries, women were significantly more likely to be a caregiver then men. * In the U.S., women who provided informal care or assistance to a family member were significantly more likely to experience high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than men who provided care. 

Empowering Caregivers to Make Hard Decisions Without Judgment or Guilt In the incredibly challenging domain of caregiving, unpaid family caregivers often find themselves shouldering the majority of responsibilities while facing judgment from family members who are not involved in daily care. The article highlights the disproportionate expectations placed on caregivers, particularly women, and emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and support. It advocates for a shift from criticism to compassion, allowing caregivers to make hard decisions with confidence and free from guilt. Read the Article here.  https://lnkd.in/gisp9WNY Find a library of senior care-related articles at Cielito Lindo Senior Living. https://lnkd.in/gBdBmte #CaregiverSupport #FamilyCaregiving #EmpathyForCaregivers #CaregivingChallenges #CaregiverEmpowerment #SanMiguelDeAllende #RetireMexico #AffordableAssistedLiving #MexicoCaregiving #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #AssistedLiving #IndependentLiving #SeniorLivingMexico #HospiceCare #PaliativeCare #ContinuousCare 

The Hidden Male Caregiver: This AARP report published in 2017 (7 years ago) found "40 percent of the 40 million Americans caring for a loved one, are male. Many people don't realize that 40 percent of caregivers are men: Interesting read. "Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Family Caregivers" #essentialfamilycargivers #familycaregivers #healthcare #longtermcare #LTC AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership AARP Family Caregiving Resources for Employers Christina Ianzito Hon. Mark Holland, PC, MP, Danielle Martin Christine Birak Catherine MacNeil Nick Tsergas Canadian Medical Association Nicole Ireland Andre Picard Mike Schreiner Moira Welsh Armine Yalnizyan Kenyon Wallace Dr. Alykhan Abdulla MD, Bonnie Crombie, Sharon Anderson Liv Mendelsohn, M.A., M.Ed. Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence https://lnkd.in/ghpchvma

#Caregiving for older loved ones is more common than ever as people are living longer. Whether the person you're a caregiver for is young or older, your well-being is critical to providing quality care. Here are a few tips to prevent burnout if you're a caregiver. ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eM6T8TU9