Refreshing Waters Respite Foundation
Care for the Caregiver
The Mission
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. (Matthew 5:7)
Our vision is to improve the lives of in-home family caregivers by providing them with respite, support and encouragement. READ MORE
“The care of dementia is actually the care of two people: the person with the illness and the person taking care of him,” says Johns Hopkins expert Deirdre Johnston.
The Need Is Great
- In the State of Alabama, 1 in 4 adults is a caregiver (approximately 750,000)
- Of that number, 28% are caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.
- Caregiving can be:
- LENGTHY – Over half have provided care for at least 2 years
- INTENSE – Almost 1/3 have provided care for at least 20 hours per week. Many provide around the clock care.
- MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY DRAINING – Nearly 80% manage all household tasks. Nearly 60% assist with personal care.
Sources: alz.org and cdc.org
