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Featured ArticleState-by-State Numbers & Facts By National Family Caregivers Association Just how many family caregivers are out there? Where do they live? How many hours do they work? And, how much is that caregiving worth in terms of dollars? Read more Display Articles by Title | Author | Newest All You Are Not Alone Articles
Are you taking care of a loved one with cancer? You are not alone. More than 1.3 million cases of cancer are diagnosed each year. Studies suggest that at least 50 percent of those diagnosed with cancer will be cared for by someone in their immediate family. Read more
According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than a quarter of the adult population has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member. Read more
Caring For Caregivers - The Rosalynn Carter Institute Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter once said, "There are four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers." Read more
In the United States alone, 44.4 million provide care for someone 18 or older. Some estimates place that number as high as 54 million. Read more
By Merville C. Marshall, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E. Today nearly one-third of all primary caregivers for older adults are men. Unfortunately, few of us are prepared for this role. Historically, women have been the primary caregivers and nurturers of the family. Read more
State-by-State Numbers & Facts By National Family Caregivers Association Just how many family caregivers are out there? Where do they live? How many hours do they work? And, how much is that caregiving worth in terms of dollars? Read more
The Positive Side of Caregiving Spend a little time at an online sharing website. Visit a local support group. Talk with professional caregivers who are thankful for their calling. Contact local and national groups with missions to make caregiving easier. You'll be exposed to the patience, love, and trust of hundreds of others in situations similar to yours. With an intense focus on your caregiving responsibilities, you may feel like your world is shrinking. But, there is strength and wisdom all around you. So, call up the courage to tap into people and organizations who reflect the positive aspects of caring for the life of another. Open up your world. Read more
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