The mental health of caregivers of older people in Latin America and the Caribbean appears to be at risk. A recent IDB survey of more than 27,000 caregivers across the region found a worrisome situation: more than 30% of unpaid caregivers and 19% of paid caregivers reported experiencing symptoms of depression. In this note we will explore some of the effects that caregiving … [Read more...] about Caring for the Mental Health of Caregivers
Milagros García Díaz

Milagros García Díaz
Consultant for the Social Protection and Health Division of the IDB, where she works on long-term care. She was a researcher at the Chronic Disease Research Department of the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness in Argentina. She holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.