Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status

Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status

We examined the characteristics of adults providing regular care or assistance to friends or family members who have health problems, long-term illnesses, or disabilities (ie, caregivers). We used data from the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to examine caregiver characterist...

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Main Authors: Lynda A. Anderson, PhD, Valerie J. Edwards, PhD, William S. Pearson, PhD, Ronda C. Talley, PhD, MPH, Lisa C. McGuire, PhD, Elena M. Andresen, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-08-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
adult caregivers
caregivers
older adults
senior health
health and well-being
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0090.htm

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