With already more than 40 million family caregivers in the U.S., Coronavirus-related social distancing orders and closures have dramatically increased the number of family caregivers who are providing short-term or long-term care to older loved ones.
Caregiver stress and burnout run high during “normal” times, but during COVID-19, those caring for elderly or disabled loved ones face profound demands. Without even respite care to rely on for a break, many caregivers are literally working around the clock.
WMEC’s Caregiver Specialist, Sarah Peterson, can help! Contact Sarah (speterson@wmeldercare.org or 413-538-9020, ext. 459) to learn about resources and funding available to help ease the demands that caregivers face daily. Especially at this time, please reach out, as no one person can do it alone!
