Is America ready for the number of Americans age 65+ to nearly double by 2030

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 27, 2012-- The American Psychological Association just released its latest installment of the landmark Stress in America survey, which found that caregivers are struggling with the immense burden of caring for their aging or chronically ill relatives. For instance: 

·         More than half of caregivers report that they feel overwhelmed by the amount of care their family members require.

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 Caregivers are more likely than the general population to report that they are doing a poor job at managing and preventing stress, and getting enough sleep.

·         Caregivers over 50 are less likely to report they are very satisfied with their relationships with spouses or significant others, or with friends.

·         The report emphasizes the public health implications of high stress levels, with caregivers reporting greater rates of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and depression.

Fortunately, there are affordable innovations that can relieve the burden of caregiving such as wireless technology that provides caregivers with at-home monitoring of aging adults.

Using discreet wireless sensors placed in the home,  services such as BeClose tracks seniors' daily routine. Caregivers know their loved ones are okay because they can check on them at any time using a private, secure web page. And, if there are any disruptions to daily life, caregivers are alerted in real time by phone, email or text message.

The key to the 30 years of caregiving ahead is to make sure these innovations are available-and for the coming generation of caregivers, accustomed to using Facebook and texting to be in touch with their loved ones, that the technology meets their expectations.

"I wish the findings were more of a surprise," says Liddy Manson, President of BeClose. "But the entire reason for BeClose's existence is to answer the stark needs of caregivers. We set out to create an affordable system that gives the information every caregiver needs-that their mom or dad is safe. And that if anything is amiss, they'll be alerted immediately."