of caregivers report that their work supervisor is aware of their caregiving responsibilities

AARP/NAC, 2015

lost in U.S. employer productivity due to caregiving

Ceridian, 2015

of all unpaid caregivers are female

AARP/NAC, 2020

Female caregivers are more likely than males to make alternate work arrangements: taking a less demanding job (16% females vs. 6% males), giving up work entirely (12% females vs. 3% males), and losing job-related benefits (7% females vs. 3% males)

AARP/NAC, 2009

of caregivers self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBTQ)

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Six in 10 caregivers report being non-Hispanic White (61 percent), 17 percent are Hispanic or Latino, 14 percent non-Hispanic African American or Black, 5 percent Asian American and Pacific Islander, and 3 percent some other race/ethnicity, including multiracial

AARP/NAC, 2020

Millennials account for 1 in 4 caregivers; Gen X’ers: 29%; Baby Boomers: 34%

AARP/NAC, 2020

in the U.S. age into Medicare every day

AARP/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2015-2019

1 in 6 children has a developmental disability

CDC, 2019

of caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression, with 25-50% meeting the diagnostic criteria for major depression

Family Caregiver Alliance, 2006

Prevalence of depression among Alzheimer’s caregivers was 34.0%, anxiety at 43.6%, and use of psychotropic drugs at 27.2%

JAMDA, 2015

of those cite worsening health due to caregiving responsibilities

AARP/NAC, 2020

of caregivers reported fair or poor health status, one or more chronic conditions, or a disability

The Commonwealth Fund, 2005

Caregivers have a 23% higher level of stress hormones and a 15% lower level of antibody responses

Psychological Bulletin, 2003

of caregivers in a national survey reported that their eating (63%) and exercising (58%) habits are worse than before

NAC/Evercare, 2006

of healthcare professionals report having conversations with caregivers about what they need to care for their recipient, only 13% about supporting their own well-being

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caregivers report high financial strain as a result of caregiving

AARP/NAC, 2020

have experienced at least one financial impact as a result of their caregiving, 28% have stopped saving, 23% have taken on more debt

AARP/NAC, 2020

The most common information and support needs are related to keeping their care recipient safe at home (26 percent); managing their own (the caregiver’s) stress (26 percent); and navigating forms, paperwork, and eligibility for services (25 percent)

AARP/NAC, 2020

of caregivers report using software or other technological tools to help them; 60% report going online to help support care

AARP/NAC, 2020