In an era where dementia is rapidly growing in prevalence—and where caregiving responsibilities are falling heavily on both paid professionals and unpaid family members—there’s a critical need to understand the emotional, logistical, and physical toll caregiving takes. This month, we’re proud to announce that Dr. Jeremy Holloway has co-authored a major peer-reviewed article, published in Frontiers in Public Health, that illuminates this exact issue with new insight and strategic clarity.

And now, he’s bringing this knowledge from the journal page to your agency, organization, or community—in the form of workshops, consulting, and real-world solutions.

The study can be found here:  Frontiers | Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia

The Study–What We Now Know About Caregiver Burden

The article, titled “Caregiving Burdens of Task Time and Task Difficulty Among Paid and Unpaid Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia” , dives deep into the nuanced experiences of caregivers—revealing not just how much caregiving demands, but why certain tasks feel heavier and how this varies between professional and family caregivers.

Key Findings Include

• Caregivers of women with dementia report higher time-related burden due to greater cognitive and functional decline.
• Task time burden (how long something takes) is often shaped by the care recipient’s health status, number of chronic conditions, and cognitive function.
• Task difficulty burden (how hard something feels) is most strongly tied to caregivers’ emotional stress and depressive symptoms.
• Unpaid caregivers, such as spouses and adult children, struggle more with logistical tasks—transportation, finances, household errands—and often do so without formal training or support.
• Paid caregivers, while often more experienced, carry heavier burdens in direct care: monitoring symptoms, providing medications, and managing mobility and personal care needs.
• Having multiple paid caregivers involved may ironically increase the burden due to added coordination, miscommunication, or inconsistency in care plans.

👉 In short, caregiver burnout is both emotional and structural—and it differs greatly depending on who is doing the caring and what support systems are in place .

Why This Matters More Than Ever

As healthcare systems strain to meet the needs of older adults living with dementia, this research could not be more urgent.

Millions of Americans—friends, spouses, siblings, and neighbors—are functioning as caregivers without sufficient tools, training, or emotional support. Many are experiencing burnout, depression, and social isolation. This isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a systemic one that affects outcomes, cost of care, and the well-being of our aging population.

Dr. Holloway’s Takeaway: From Research to Real-Life Impact

As a lead contributor to this study, Dr. Jeremy Holloway isn’t content to let these findings sit idle in academic journals. He is now offering customized Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Impact workshops for:

• Healthcare agencies and clinics
• Senior care facilities and assisted living organizations
• Community health nonprofits and aging councils
• Public health departments
• Policy and workforce development teams

These workshops, consultations, and keynote sessions are more than educational—they’re transformative.

They address:

• How to recognize early warning signs of caregiver mental distress.
• The difference between task time vs. task difficulty—and how to reduce both.
• Organizational strategies to improve coordination and reduce “silent” burdens in caregiving teams.
• How to support unpaid caregivers through training, respite care models, and policy.
• How healthcare professionals can better engage with caregivers in treatment planning.
• How community-based services can be structured to reduce burnout and social isolation.

The Tellegacy Connection

This topic dovetails seamlessly with Dr. Holloway’s broader work through Tellegacy—a national intergenerational program focused on meaningful connection, legacy work, and improving mental health outcomes for older adults and their caregivers.

His unique blend of research-backed insight, real-world program implementation, and soulful storytelling ensures every audience walks away with actionable strategies and renewed purpose.

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Book Dr. Holloway Today

This is more than a research update—it’s a call to action.

Let Dr. Holloway bring this research to life through customized speaking engagements, strategic consulting, or team workshops. Whether your organization is navigating the complexities of long-term care, supporting families, or designing public health strategies—Dr. Holloway can guide the way.

📩 Reach out now to schedule a workshop or consultation
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Let’s reduce caregiver burden. Let’s create mentally healthy systems. Let’s do it together.

Ready to lead the change? Reach out to further the discussion! Dr. Holloway is ready to help.