adults (21.3%) identify as caregivers in the U.S.
AARP/NAC, 2020
of caregivers care for two or more care recipients
AARP/NAC, 2020
of caregivers are in the workforce, 70% suffering work-related difficulties due to their dual role
AARP/NAC, 2020 & 2015
6 out of 10 caregivers experience at least one change in their employment due to caregiving such as cutting back work hours, taking a leave of absence, receiving a warning about performance/attendance, among others
AARP/NAC, 2015
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
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