The Number of Family Caregivers Is Surging

The number of family caregivers is surging

Andranik Hakobyan/Getty Images A growing number of Americans — more than 63 million, or nearly 1 in 4 — have served as a family caregiver for a loved one in the past year. The figure is a jump of 20 million Americans compared to a decade ago, according to findings released Thursday by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). The surge is due to a confluence of factors, including Americans living longer but in some instances, in poore…

Understanding the Dynamics of Informal Family Caregivers

Family caregivers have rightfully gained national attention, as they continue to be the primary providers of care for loved ones. The urgency around caregiving has never been greater. Although programs like the National Family Caregiver Support Program exist, qualifying for…