Kate Guy Edwin

The emotional and health toll on these caregivers is a problem in and of itself, as 35% of caregivers reported their health getting worse while taking care of an Alzheimer’s patient. Alzheimer’s caregivers are seven times more likely to experience the daily physical, emotional and mental exhaustion leading to caregiver burnout, and they are three times more likely to feel extreme stress than other caregivers. Many times, one or two members of the family can feel as though they are taking the brunt of the caregiving work, which can lead to stress and anger between potential caregiving family members. On the other hand, 35% of caregivers reported the strengthening of family ties due to a shared caregiving experience and 81% reported that family support was a source of strength while caregiving.