1 in 4 Iowa adults providing unpaid elder care to loved ones, new AARP survey finds

“The mental, emotional, physical, and financial strains are insurmountable for many family caregivers. Their situation is made even worse when they seek the outside help of a home care aide, direct support professional, or other direct care worker, only to learn that their request for help can’t be met due to the direct care workforce shortage.

- Di Findley, Executive Director/Founder, Iowa CareGivers

Learn more about the study:
https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/1-in-4-iowa-adults-providing-unpaid-elder-care-to-loved-ones-new-aarp-survey-finds/

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