Caregivers are: wives, husbands, parents, children, friends, employees…
You are also a caregiver if you are caring for a parent, spouse or sick relative!
1. Name a caregiver you know currently.
2. Two community resources for caregivers are:
a. Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan
b. HHS, Inc.
c. Senior Neighbors, Inc.
d. Grand Rapids Community College
3. The effects of caregiving on the caregiver can be:
a. Social
b. Emotional
c. Physical
d. Spiritual
e. All of the above
4. I could do __________________________________________ to raise caregiver awareness in my workplace, church, etc.
5. Two statistics you believe to be true about caregiving that is provided in the United States are:
a. Nearly 1 in 4 households in America are involved in caregiving
b. 75% of all caregivers for older people are women
c. In Kent County, 37% of residents surveyed are providing care to elderly relatives or friends
This Fact Sheet is provided as a public service of the Caregiver Resource Network. The Caregiver Resource Network is a collaboration of Kent County organizations dedicated to providing for the needs and welfare of family and professional caregivers within the community. Funded by the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan with Older American’s Act Title IIIE, Family Caregiver Support Funds. Revised 2/13/03
www.CaregiverResource.net or call 616-456-5664