Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregiving
The report says 53% of caregivers also hold paid jobs and estimates unpaid family care is worth more than $873 billion a year.
- According to a 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, the number of family caregivers in the United States has risen to more than 50 million, up from more than 41 million in 2020.
- These caregivers are typically middle-aged, with an average age of 52, and almost half belong to the sandwich generation, balancing care for older adults while 53% also hold paid jobs.
- Unpaid caregiving provides an estimated annual worth of more than $873 billion, yet more than a third of caregivers report their financial situation has worsened, with average annual lost income of $21,500.
- Physical health has declined for 47% of caregivers since taking on duties, while 42% experience persistent emotional strain or feelings of burnout at least weekly.
- Caregiving most often occurs in private homes, with 62% of caregivers living with the person they support, a living arrangement that can provide comfort but also create constant responsibility.
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Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregiving - The Mexico Ledger
Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregivingFamily caregivers are women and men who, at an average age of 52, provide unpaid support across a wide range of care needs for their parents, spouses, or other adults. Some are considered sandwich generation caregivers who also care for their own children, and many hold down paying jobs as well. According to a 2025 report published by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, the num…
Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregiving - Stateline Publications
Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregivingFamily caregivers are women and men who, at an average age of 52, provide unpaid support across a wide range of care needs for their parents, spouses, or other adults. Some are considered sandwich generation caregivers who also care for their own children, and many hold down paying jobs as well. According to a 2025 report published by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, the num…
Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregiving - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Caregiver statistics: A data portrait of family caregivingFamily caregivers are women and men who, at an average age of 52, provide unpaid support across a wide range of care needs for their parents, spouses, or other adults. Some are considered sandwich generation caregivers who also care for their own children, and many hold down paying jobs as well. According to a 2025 report published by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, the num…
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