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Two years ago, I was sent to a nursing home and I spent more than a year there. I was depressed. I felt like I was distanced from society. Thanks to the agency, I am able to live in my apartment. The agency has really made a difference in my life. I feel like I have almost erased my depression.
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Did You Know...
- There are more than 1.7 million family caregivers in Florida, while nationally approximately 65 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend each year. (National Family Caregivers Association)
- Caregivers spend on average 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one, accounting for 80% of the nation's long term care services. (National Family Caregivers Association)
- An estimated 54% of employees are family caregivers to elder loved ones or aging parents. (U.S. Department of Labor)
- The total estimated cost to employers for full-time employees with intense caregiving responsibilities is $17.1 billion. (MetLife, 2006)
- 6.5 million people have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in America; and 806,000 unpaid caregivers for those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia reside in Florida. (Alzheimer's Association)
You don't have to do this alone. Find out more about receiving Caregiver Support today.
We encourage you to call our Customer Care Center at (305) 716-0710 for more information.