Caregiving

The Caregiving topic includes research on people who provide care, the people receiving that care, and caregiving across various settings and diseases.

Caregivers may be family members, friends, or paid workers who help someone (child or adult) manage an illness, injury, disability, or other health needs. Caregiving can involve personal care, everyday tasks, and help with medical needs. It can be rewarding, but its physical and emotional demands can also affect a caregiver’s health. Understanding these experiences can help improve support for caregivers and the quality of care and well-being of the people they assist.