Who Cares for the Caregiver? Exploring Extension’s Role in Informal Caregiving Support

Authors

McKenzie R. Tuttle, Kansas State UniversityFollow
Erin L. Martinez, Kansas State UniversityFollow
Aimee Fox, Kansas State UniversityFollow

Volume

62

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.62.04.21

Abstract

Family caregivers provide invaluable service by taking on the responsibility of caring for older adults in the United States. With a growing aging population, the need for family caregivers and demands on their time and resources will continue to increase. Although a variety of caregiving resources and support services exist, family caregivers often lack the awareness, time, transportation, or financial resources to connect to services. There is a critical need to address the barriers that prevent caregivers from accessing services. In this commentary, we highlight barriers and make recommendations for improving conversations, research, and practice to meet this growing problem.

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Recommended Citation

Tuttle, M. R., Martinez, E. L., & Fox, A. (2024). Who Cares for the Caregiver? Exploring Extension’s Role in Informal Caregiving Support. The Journal of Extension, 62(4), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.62.04.21