Abstract
Approximately four in ten family caregivers experience high intensity care, based on the number of caregiving hours, activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs supported for the care recipient. Using the 2015 Caregiving in the U.S. Survey, we examined outcomes associated with high (compared to low or medium) intensity of care. High intensity was positively associated with emotional stress (OR=2.10; 95%CI: 1.52-2.91); financial strain (OR=1.69; 95% CI: 1.210-2.36); physical strain (OR=3.09; 95% CI: 2.21-4.34); and declines in caregiver health (OR=2.14; 95% CI: 1.56-2.93). High intensity was also associated with greater difficulty coordinating recipient care (OR=1.96; 95%CI: 1.42-2.71), higher odds of performing complex medical/nursing tasks (OR=6.85; 95% CI: 5.27-8.90) and, among task performers, greater difficulty performing tasks (OR=2.10; 95% CI: 1.43-3.08). High intensity of care impacts caregiver health and the caregiving role in multiple domains; new clinical and policy approaches are needed to mitigate risks and ensure adequate support.
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