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The average age of the carers – parents of young children who also care for an older relative – studied was around 37.
Caring for both kids and parents takes heavy health toll: study
People who care for both their children and older relatives suffer from deterioration in both their mental and physical health, according to a new study.
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Halifax-based clinical psychologist, Dayna Lee Baggley agrees that mental and physical health are integrated. "There's no physical illness that isn’t impacted by psychological or mental factors,” said Baggley. She recommends cultivating a routine to treat and maintain mental health.
Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
Sandwich carers also suffered a faster decline in their physical health if they spent more than 20 hours a week in caregiving, researchers found. These folks must manage not only the constant demands of their dual roles as parent and offspring, but also the emotional toll of watching their older loved ones growing more infirm, researchers said.
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