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.
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By: Scripps National
and last updated 2020-12-16 15:15:42-05
There s a lot of excitement about the joy the holidays can bring, particularly this year. But at the same time, many families, especially those with fragile loved ones, may be experiencing stress and sadness.
âIt s the first time in my life that I have not been with any of my family members. And so that s really difficult and tricky for us,â said Amy Goyer, a family and caregiving expert with AARP.
Goyer isnât alone. More than three quarters of caregivers are making alternative plans this holiday season because of the pandemic.
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Even with the announcement of the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines, there are still months ahead for many caregivers many who never expected to be in that position. Amy Goyer, a caregiving expert at AARP, tell s Delmarva Public Media s Don Rush that it is taking its toll.
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