Challenges in Caring for Aging Loved Ones
According to an Incontinence Survey a Research Summary Report, one in two baby boomers are caring for an aging parent and many say it’s taking a toll on everything from their emotional and physical well-being, to their finances and personal relationships.
The survey reveals the role incontinence plays as the silent stress among caregivers. We realize incontinence as a subject may not be that easy to address, but this new data is interesting in relation to the impact it has on caregivers and sheds further light on the continued impact caregiving brings. Some highlights from the survey:
• SIXTY FIVE PERCENT of caregivers surveyed are dealing with incontinence in a parent, grandparent or spouse.
• SEVENTY PERCENT report incontinence as an ongoing issue with their loved ones
• FORTY TWO PERCENT said dealing their loved one’s incontinence sometimes leads to depression.
• SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT of survey respondents report their EFFORTS ARE NOT WORKING.
