May 28, 2015
Assessing Caregiver Burden and Stress Fact Sheet
By: Diverse Elders

The majority of American Indian elders are cared for in their homes by family, friends or other caregivers. It is important to assess the burden on these caregivers since studies have shown that living with someone else (a caregiver or a friend) may increase the chances for abuse to occur. Visit nicoa.org for more information.

Our Member Organizations

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging
National Hispanic Council on Aging
National Indian Council on Aging, Inc.
SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center