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Home > Cost of Chronic Disease > Neurological Disease: Alzheimer's Disease and Park... > The Human Burden of Neurological Disease
Two-thirds of Alzheimer's caregivers who also work, report that they missed work due to their caregiving responsibilities. 14% gave up work completely or chose early retirement. 13% cut back on their hours or found a less demanding job. 8% turned down a promotion. 7% lost job benefits.
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Alzheimer's Association & National Alliance for Caregiving. "Families Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving in the United States 2004". 2004.  [ Permalink ]