35% of Caregivers Die Before Their Loved One. Here's Why.

    August 20, 2026Carlyn Lenfestey
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    Care Compass

    It's one of the most sobering statistics in caregiving — and most families have never heard it.

    In this clip from LTCareNav's Care Compass, Carlyn Lenfestey explains why so many caregivers decline faster than the person they're caring for, and what has to be in place — respite, support, and shared responsibility — to prevent it.

    Watch the full episode