The Caregiver Profile
Who are these caregivers and what do they help with? Learn about their life and caregiving situation.
A cluster analysis revealed that there are four distinct caregiver personas. Read about these personas — Dana, Carley, Sam and Lisa — and walk through their typical day as a caregiver.
Dana
Dana lives with her parent who has memory issues and long-term physical conditions. Dana is employed full-time, and has been a caregiver for over 5 years.
Carley
Carley lives close to her parent who has long-term physical conditions and emotional/mental health issues. Carley is employed full-time, and has been a caregiver for less than 5 years.
Sam
Sam lives with her parent who has memory issues and emotional/mental health conditions. Sam is employed full-time, and has been a caregiver for over 5 years.
Lisa
Lisa lives with her parent who has long-term physical condition, memory issues and behavioral issues. Lisa is employed part-time, and has been a caregiver for less than 5 years.