Older adults with overlapping caregiving responsibilities and care needs in a U.S. national community-based sample.
Wagahta SemereVeronica YankNadra E LishaLee A LindquistAlison J HuangPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)
Over 30% of older adult caregivers report simultaneously receiving care for their own daily activities. Older caregivers who receive care are more likely to be older, spousal caregivers, and have limited assets and worse physical health. Targeted strategies are needed to support older caregivers who are uniquely vulnerable due to their overlapping care needs.