Caregivers can use a little help themselves
USC researcher leads a pilot intervention aimed at increasing the well-being of family caregivers in Los Angeles County.
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| The majority of caregivers in the U.S are family members, many of whom suffer from stress and other mental health issues. |
Many family caregivers report positive benefits from their efforts, including developing a greater sense of purpose in one’s life, but caregiving can also be a source of physical and emotional stress.
Findings from several studies suggest that many family caregivers suffer from mental health problems. Some research shows that between 40 to 70 percent of caregivers have clinical symptoms of depression.
A research team led by MarÃa Aranda, an associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and a senior scientist with the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, will test a pilot psychosocial intervention aimed at increasing the physical and psychological well-being of family caregivers through self-care management in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County is home to more than 30,000 informal caregivers of older adults — one of the largest groups of caregivers in the nation.
Read the entire article here: http://news.usc.edu/108246/caregivers-can-use-a-little-help-themselves/?platform=hootsuite
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