Family Caregivers: The Heart of Alzheimer's Care

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2015 nearly 16 million family and other unpaid caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias provided an estimated 18.1 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at $221.3 billion. This is with caregiving being valued at only $12.25 per hour. Similar statistics are posted by the International Alliance of Carer Organizations, which tracks caregiving in countries around the world. Read the full article on HealthCentral about family caregivers - in their own words:  Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook                  Related StoriesSleep Expert: How to Tame the Insomnia That Can Come with AgeDementia: Living with a Positive Outlook Despite an Alzheimer's DiagnosisCognitively Impaired Older Drivers Add Another Threat for Road Users 
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