As injured veterans recover and reintegrate into civilian life, many are aided by the support and assistance of nonprofessional or informal caregivers, individuals who provide a broad range of care and assistance with activities of daily living. That care can include activities such as bathing and eating, as well as making medical appointments, managing finances, caring for children and helping manage situations that could exacerbatemental health symptoms.
While caregiving for the elderly and the disabled has been well studied, little has been known about the population of those who care for military personnel and veterans.