ABSTRACT
Family caregiving is one of the nation’s valuable assets. Caregivers dedicate their time and energy to taking care of family members who can no longer care for themselves. Careg ivers teel isolated and overburdened from balancing caregiving responsibilities, careers, marriages, and children. The profile of a caregiver is a middle-aged working woman with children. The issues of caregiving are receiving national attention as more Americans are living longer. One of the challenges in the twenty-first century is the senior boom. Caregiving has been part of the family experience, but as a nation we must address the issues of long-term care. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: <getinfo@haworthpressinc.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com>]
