39% of U.S. adults are caregivers Bathing and dressing someone who needs help, driving to doctor appointments, sorting through paperwork, making sure this pill is taken with breakfast and that pill at bedtime—these hands-on, caregiving activities define the word “offline.” Yet, these days, caregivers are health information specialists. They have the safety, comfort, and even […]
Seven in ten caregivers track a health indicator for themselves Fully 72% of caregivers track their own weight, diet, exercise routine, blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep patterns, headaches, or some other health indicator. By comparison, 63% of non-caregivers track some aspect of their health. When controlling for age, income, education, ethnicity, and good overall health, […]
Clinicians are a central resource for information or support during serious health episodes—and the care and conversation take place mostly offline Many caregivers seem to leave no stone unturned when it comes to gathering health information, online or offline, in moments of calm or crisis. In order to capture a typical episode, we asked respondents […]
39% of U.S. adults provide care for a loved one, up from 30% in 2010, and many navigate health care with the help of technology
Detailed demographic tables Caregivers are more likely than other adults to be married: Caregivers are more likely than other adults to be employed full time: Caregivers are as likely as non-caregivers to be living with a chronic condition. Caregivers are more likely than other adults to have gone through a recent health crisis or to […]
