COVID-19 IMPACT ON CAREGIVERS
In February 2021 the Embracing Carers® initiative unveiled the results of a new global study exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the caregiver community across the globe and Canada.
The first-ever Carer Well-Being Index surveyed 755 carers in Canada across various demographics who are providing unpaid care for a loved one with a long-term illness, physical disability, or cognitive/mental condition to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their physical, emotional and financial health.
Some Canadian-Specific Survey Results
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71%
say caring for someone during the pandemic has caused them to feel more burnt out than ever before.
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66%
say the pandemic has made caregiving harder.
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65%
are concerned they will be unable to afford providing proper care in the future.
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51%
experienced a decline in their physical health due to the pandemic.
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70%
experienced a decline in their mental health.
Global Connections & Awareness
Embracing Carers® is our global initiative, in collaboration with leading organizations around the world, to increase awareness, discussion and action about the often-overlooked needs of carers.
Through this movement, we hope to build connections and implement practical solutions to support the often-overlooked needs of caregivers.
With the initiative’s four key aims to increase global awareness, broaden stakeholder engagement, engage healthcare systems and drive policy focus, Embracing Carers® plays an important role in elevating the public health issue of caregiving.
Embracing Carers global advisors include
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Caregivers Concierge™
We are launching the Caregivers ConciergeTM – an index of platforms, programs and resources, designed to provide support to caregivers, right within their communities.