Human Growth and Development / Unit 16 HGD 2288 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Caregivers
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The idea
Most care comes from informal caregivers, spouses and adult children, and caregiving is linked to poorer health, anxiety, depression and chronic-stress effects.
In practice
Spousal caregivers who reported mental or emotional strain showing higher mortality in a four-year study.
Where people slip
Women provide more, and more intense, care; Black caregivers often report less burden, linked to positive appraisal and religious comfort.
Your place on the trail
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