
Women Caring for Sick Family Members at Home
By Fr. C.P., Bereavement Coordinator According to the US Department of Aging, about 65% of seniors who needed long-term care are being cared for by family members who are women. Those who are performing caregiving roles could be the patient’s wife, a daughter or several daughters, a close female relative, or a combination of all of them. A small percentage of patients have the assistance of paid caregivers who are also predominantly women. The average caregiver is a middle-ag