Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’
Caregiving was associated with lower risk of death older woman In the United States, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “Our hypothesis is that caregiving provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment of socioculturally related responsibilities for family members, and may potentially strengthen resilience components of aging […]