Nearly one in four adults in the United States is a long-term caregiver for an older spouse, relative, or friend.
Older adults are increasingly being cared for by family or friends at home due to:
UPMC Senior Services and its partners recognize the increasing responsibilities assumed by caregivers, new roles that they are often unprepared to assume.
Our educational efforts address the needs of caregivers and provide educational programs to build awareness and understanding of many challenges that accompany aging.
This website provides you with valuable information and resources to assist you in these and other important considerations, including:
Are you a caregiver for someone who has dementia and has a tendency to wander or become lost? Download this information sheet and keep it handy for law enforcement in the event that your loved one wanders away and becomes lost.
