Caregivers

A new AARP report shows family caregivers in Missouri contribute around $17.5 billion in unpaid labor each year. This uncompensated work forms the backbone of the state’s long-term care system, according to the leader of a national nonprofit.

September is Self-Care Awareness Month – and the American Heart Association in Missouri understands that taking care of a loved one with heart disease or someone recovering from a cardiac event can feel all-consuming, which can make it easy for caregivers to neglect their own needs.