Caregivers Flocking to the Internet for Health Information

Caregivers are turning to the internet for advice, support and health-related information more than ever before, according to new research by Pew Internet. According to the study, 30 percent of U.S. adults are serving in a caregiving capacity. Among the nearly eight in ten of those adults who have access to the internet (79 percent), 88 percent are using it to search for health information ranging from specific treatments to advice on end-of-life care.
There’s a clear trend among internet behaviors of caregivers versus non-caregivers. A few key findings include:

• Caregivers are more likely to search for reviews on specific medications and treatments (38 percent, compared to 18 percent of non-caregivers)

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