This report (38 pages) presents the findings from a 2015 survey with U.S.-based caregivers who supported a person with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or some other type of mental confusion, with a special focus on how their role affects their lives.
The report is based on quantitative data collected online from 1,335 respondents aged 18 and over who reported providing unpaid care to another person in the past year. It compares the experiences of caregivers of people with dementia (n=372) with those of caregivers of people without dementia (n=963). Topics addressed include caregiver demographics; the nature, intensity and duration of the support provided; how the demands of caregiving affected carer health and wellness; and caregiver information and support needs.
The information in this report is drawn from Caregiving in the U.S. 2015.
