The Value of Social Support for Caregivers

Isolation is a common complaint amongst family caregivers. Many of us feel that we shouldn’t be focused on our social lives when our loved ones are dealing with serious health problems, but loneliness is a potentially life-threatening issue. Studies have shown that the quality and quantity of one’s social relationships are linked to mental and physical health outcomes, but the importance of social support is even greater for stressed and busy family caregivers. Click here to continue reading…

Raymond James is not affiliated with AgingCare.