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Caregiving for relatives can take a hidden toll on teens, young adults

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Youth are often thought of as the recipients of care, but many children and young adults also provide it — and since the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s become even more common. Research on young caregivers is “incipient,” said Alejandra Letelier, one of four authors of a recent study of the well-being of this group in the United Kingdom. Still, it’s already clear that taking on caregiving responsibilities at an early age can impact the way children a…

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More teens, young adults are balancing caregiving and growing up. It can be a struggle.

A British study found young caregivers experienced a dip in life satisfaction around the time they began providing care. One of the researchers discusses the challenges these youths face.

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Caregiving for relatives can take a hidden toll on teens, young adults

Youth are often thought of as the recipients of care, but many children and young adults also provide it — and since the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s become even more common. Research on young caregivers is “incipient,” said Alejandra Letelier, one of four authors of a recent study of the well-being of this group in the United Kingdom. Still, it’s already clear that taking on caregiving responsibilities at an early age can impact the way children a…

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More Teens, Young Adults Are Balancing Caregiving and Growing Up. It Can Be a Struggle

This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Youth are often thought of as the recipients of care, but many children and young adults also provide it — and since the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s become even more common. Research on young caregivers is “incipient,” said Alejandra Letelier, one of…

·State College, United States
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Spotlight PA broke the news in on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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