A new survey from The Nationwide Retirement Institute reveals that 61% of Americans would rather die than live in a nursing home. Caregivers are often impacted by this stigma as they watch loved ones move into retirement and beyond. A hefty majority of caregivers reported significant emotional distress stemming from negative repercussions on health, martial strain, less time for family, and difficulty in balancing tasks. Eric Henderson, senior vice president at Nationwide, said: “[t]he role of a caregiver can be difficult, and they often give up more than expected when it comes to caring for a family member.” He also noted that his company’s sixth annual survey clearly shows the relationship between emotional, financial, and physical stresses and being a caregiver.
See Jadah Riley, Older Americans Would Rather Die Than Live in a Nursing Home, Financial Advisor, December 20, 2017.
Special thanks to Joel C. Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.
