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More than 63 million Americans are caregivers for a family member with complex medical needs, a 20 million increase over the ...
The number of Americans caring for an older or disabled family member has risen dramatically during the past 10 years, ...
Medicaid cuts under President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package will harm family caregivers, experts warn, by reducing access to health care for themselves and the people they care for, which ...
WASHINGTON– Today, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving released a sweeping new report that paints a stark picture of the state of family caregiving in America. Caregiving in the ...
The number of family caregivers in the U.S. has surged to 63 million adults in 2025, a 45% increase since 2015. Despite the demands of caregiving, ...
Care for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is valued at $346.6 billion - constituting nearly 40% of the total value of family caregiving, despite only accounting for 25.7% of caregivers.
Many adults struggle with caregiving, bills and work Several studies published during and since the COVID-19 pandemic have pointed to mass burnout among the nation's family caregivers.
Workplace Policies for Caregiver Realities Workplace protections in the United States have not kept pace with the evolving needs of families. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), enacted in ...
AARP calculated family caregivers spend an average $7,242 of their own money each year, according to a 2021 survey. That doesn't include the time they spend taking care of things, such as managing ...
The average caregiver in the U.S. spent $7,242 in out-of-pocket costs in 2021, according to the AARP. But a new bill could offer caregivers some financial relief.