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New study released on caregivers' health

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Many senior citizens require caregivers to accomplish daily tasks, but new research conducted at Virginia Tech revealed that caregivers' health may be negatively affected by the person they're caring for.

The research, reported in the November issue of Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, revealed that the more a caregiver's day is disrupted by the behaviors of a loved one, the more difficult it becomes for the caregiver to balance other priorities.

"Providing support for a relative encountering cognitive difficulties often requires significant changes in everyday roles and responsibilities," said Tina Savla, lead author of the study. "These changes take a toll on family relationships and psychological health, and carry consequences for the care partner's physical health."

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