Caregiver experiences of social support following stroke

The burgeoning public health concern of caregiving influences lives of many people.1 Informal caregivers are loved ones who are not paid for services they provide to the person needing assistance,2 most often family members or close friends. In the U.S. there are over 53 million informal caregivers.3 Caregivers can support the care recipient in different activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research