More Than Half Of Informal Caregivers For People With Schizophrenia Provide Assistance On A Weekly Basis

More than half of informal caregivers of people diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder report providing assistance with activities of daily living on a weekly basis. The majority said they had little or no information to guide them. Of those assisting either on a weekly basis, or more often, 61% assisted with finances, 59% assisted with meals, and 54% assisted with social activities. About 60% of caregivers reported having little to no information to guide them in their responsibilities. Specifically, 66% of those who helped with financial activities said they lacked information; as did 65% of those who helped with . . .