March 26 Caregiver Training - Coming of Age TV

30% of family caregivers caring for seniors are 65 or older themselves; another 15% are between 45 to 54. Family caregivers providing care 36 or more hours a week are more likely than non-caregivers to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety. For spouses, the rate is six times higher. For those caring for a parent, the rate is twice as high. However, caregivers are often unaware of the availability of support services. One recent study of Alzheimers caregivers found that 75% had unmet needs; only 9% used respite services and only 11% participated in support groups. In this video, host Jeff Nall and Kenny Holt, Council on Aging of West Floridas Vice President, Social and Community Services, talks about an upcoming training session, " Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia", to be presented by Dr. Richard E. Powers. Dr. Powers is a geriatric psychiatrist, neuropathologist and a leading authority on Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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• caregiver
• caregivers
• caregiver training
• caregiver support
• depression
• anxiety
• Alzheimer's
• respite
• support groups
• Kenny Holt
• Jeff Nall
• Dr. Richard E. Powers
• geriatric psychiatrist
• neuropathologist
• dementia