'I don't have a life': The physical and emotional toll of caregiving for a loved one (opens original article in a new tab)

A New Zealand woman describes the intense physical and emotional challenges of caregiving for her disabled husband, prompting university research into the broader impact on caregivers' lives.

• A 70-year-old woman cares for her mentally disabled husband, experiencing significant physical and emotional strain.
• Massey University researchers are studying the impact of caregiving on well-being, including loneliness and isolation.
• Carers in New Zealand report high levels of loneliness, with 80% feeling isolated due to their caregiving responsibilities.
• The study aims to develop a wellbeing measure to better support caregivers and inform policy changes.