81% Of Caregivers Of A Spouse With Dementia Unprepared For Personal Health Emergencies

The majority (81%) of caregivers of a spouse with dementia (SWD) are somewhat or not at all prepared with a backup care plan in the event of a personal health emergency, according to a recent survey. Furthermore, 62% felt somewhat or not at all confident about finding adequate care for their SWD in the event of their own hospitalization.

If they were unexpectedly hospitalized, just 18% felt they were very prepared to find someone (such as a child or friend) to care for their SWD. Another 52% felt somewhat prepared, but 29% felt they were not at all prepared to . . .