Mortality and hospitalization among older caregivers: Results from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have comprehensively examined health outcomes among older caregivers. We aimed to describe older caregivers and characterize risks for mortality and hospitalization compared to non-caregivers.

Methods

Caregiving status and characteristics were determined for Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study participants via a one-time telephone assessment in 2015. All-cause mortality was identified from active surveillance, state records, and linkage to the National Death Index through December 31, 2021. Hospitalizations were identified from active cohort surveillance. Cox proportional hazard models assessed risks of mortality and hospitalization.

Results

Among 5,239 ARIC participants [mean age: 75.4 (SD 5.1) years; female: 60.0%; Black: 18.9%],

SUBMITTER: Ballew SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404686 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature