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Caregiving Resources

Caregiving Resources. @. Debra J. Kakuk Smith MA, MLIS. Professor, Health Sciences Librarian College of DuPage smithkak@cod.edu. Caregiving Quick Facts. Caregiving is: physically , mentally , spiritually & emotionally challenging

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Caregiving Resources

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  1. Caregiving Resources @

  2. Debra J. KakukSmithMA, MLIS Professor, Health Sciences Librarian College of DuPage smithkak@cod.edu

  3. Caregiving Quick Facts • Caregiving is: • physically, • mentally, • spiritually • & emotionally challenging • 39% of American adults (4 out of every 10) care for adults or children with significant health issues1 • an additional 1.4 million children care for dependent family members2

  4. Caregiving Quick Facts Caretaking impacts the U.S. Economy • 1/3 of working caregivers miss an average of 6.6 days of work per year • 126,222,624 total lost days • $25.2 billion in lost productivity3 • the hours children (18 and under) spend caretaking are not included in these figures!

  5. Caregiving Resources Resources Come in all formats, • Online • Multimedia • DVDs • CD-ROMs • VHS • Print

  6. Caregiving Resources Resources Address: • Day-to-day concerns • Practical needs • Caregiving Stress • Specific types of caregivers and/or patients • Assistive technology • Legal considerations • And so much more….

  7. References 1 2 3

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