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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| author | 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 |
| author_facet | 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 |
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| description | 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 characteristics, by age and caregiving status, and compare these characteristics with those of noncaregivers. Approximately 24.7% (95% confidence interval, 24.4%–25.0%) of respondents were caregivers. Compared with younger caregivers, older caregivers reported more fair or poor health and physical distress but more satisfaction with life and lower mental distress. Understanding the characteristics of caregivers can help enhance strategies that support their role in providing long-term care. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d39b2fdf03694886b9821a463f41d8d12023-12-02T16:24:55ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionPreventing Chronic Disease1545-11512013-08-0110http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd10.130090Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving StatusLynda A. Anderson, PhDValerie J. Edwards, PhDWilliam S. Pearson, PhDRonda C. Talley, PhD, MPHLisa C. McGuire, PhDElena M. Andresen, PhDWe 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 characteristics, by age and caregiving status, and compare these characteristics with those of noncaregivers. Approximately 24.7% (95% confidence interval, 24.4%–25.0%) of respondents were caregivers. Compared with younger caregivers, older caregivers reported more fair or poor health and physical distress but more satisfaction with life and lower mental distress. Understanding the characteristics of caregivers can help enhance strategies that support their role in providing long-term care.http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0090.htmadult caregiverscaregiversolder adultssenior healthhealth and well-being |
| spellingShingle | 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 Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status Preventing Chronic Disease adult caregivers caregivers older adults senior health health and well-being |
| title | Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status |
| title_full | Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status |
| title_fullStr | Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status |
| title_short | Adult Caregivers in the United States: Characteristics and Differences in Well-being, by Caregiver Age and Caregiving Status |
| title_sort | adult caregivers in the united states characteristics and differences in well being by caregiver age and caregiving status |
| topic | adult caregivers caregivers older adults senior health health and well-being |
| url | http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0090.htm |
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