Survey: 44% Of Caregivers Say COVID Crisis Has Had Negative Impact On Their Mental Health
CBS Miami 12/21/2020 Syndicated Local – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The pandemic has changed the holiday season for all of us this year and caregivers are especially feeling that impact.
A new AARP survey shows 44% of caregivers say the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health.
“Their care recipients are also having a negative impact on their mental health. So they’re facing that challenge of being isolated and having more isolation,” says Amy Goyer, a family and caregiving expert with AARP.
Goyer says the holidays add a lot of pressure. 77% of caregivers say the pandemic will affect their plans. AARP suggests talking with loved ones about doing phone calls, or video chats, or sending greeting cards.