As the population ages, more caregivers are stepping up to meet their growing needs. If you have an older family member, you might be the one who cares for them — or might soon be caring for them. If so, you’re not alone.
Nearly 17 percent of adult Americans provide unpaid care to an adult who is 50 years old or older. Most of the caregivers (75 percent) are women who spend as much time caregiving as they would at a full-time job.1
Caregiving can encompass everything from grocery shopping and preparing meals to managing medications and doctor appointments. And so much more.
Support options
Thankfully, there are many avenues of long-term care support available. And that’s a good thing since 7 in 10 people who reach age 65 will need some form of long-term care services in the future.2