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Living Well Workshops Healthy Changes for Living with Chronic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Living Well Workshops Healthy Changes for Living with Chronic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Living Well Workshops Healthy Changes for Living with Chronic Conditions Healthy Changes for Living with Diabetes A Matter of Balance Powerful Tools for Caregivers Caregiver Facts Caregivers make up 29% of the U.S.
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Caregiver Facts
Caregivers make up 29% of the U.S. population 66% of caregivers are female Many caregivers of older people are older adults themselves Estimated value of caregiver services was $470 billion in 2013 Caregiving costs employers an estimated $13.5 billion annually
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Key Outcomes
Improved confidence in coping with the demands of caregiving Reduced stress, guilt, anger and depression Increased use of exercise, relaxation techniques, and medical check-ups Increased awareness and use of community resources Confidence to make tough decisions and communicate their needs
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