Estimating the Impact of Caregiving and Employment on Well-Being
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Summary
A large proportion of the population is facing the competing demands of working and caring for a loved one. This study investigates the impact of informal caregiving, employment, and the combination of these responsibilities on the overall well-being of the caregiver. Higher well-being reported by employed caregivers compared with non-employed counterparts suggests that the benefits of employment, such as financial security and social support, can ease the burden of the caregiving role.
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Populations
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Healthways, Inc.
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index; GHWBI; Outcomes & Insights in Health Management, Vol. 2; Issue 1 May 2010; Life Evaluation Index; Emotional Health Index; Physical Health Index; Healthy Behavior Index; Work Environment Index; Basic Access Index; Agelab
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