“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/
(Permission to share granted by the Cedar Rapids Gazette)
