In the United States, there are approximately 53 million unpaid caregivers providing care to adults with disabilities or illnesses.
About 60% of caregivers are female, and the average age of caregivers is 49 years old.
Nearly one in four caregivers spend an average of 41 hours per week providing care, often in addition to holding a job.
Family caregivers provide an estimated $470 billion worth of unpaid care annually.
Over 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the past 12 months.
About 40% of caregivers report high levels of emotional stress, leading to increased risk of depression and anxiety.
Nearly one-third of caregivers say they have trouble balancing caregiving responsibilities with work.
Over 80% of caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Caregivers spend an average of $7,000 per year on out-of-pocket expenses related to caregiving.
Approximately 26% of caregivers report that caregiving has caused their health to deteriorate.
Over 90% of caregivers assist with managing medications, which can be complex and time-consuming.
About 65% of caregivers are employed either full-time or part-time, and many experience negative impacts on their work due to caregiving responsibilities.
Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias report higher levels of stress and burden compared to caregivers of individuals with other conditions.
Approximately 70% of caregivers report that they do not have enough time for themselves.
Over 50% of caregivers provide care for someone with two or more chronic conditions.
Nearly one in five caregivers are millennials, aged 18 to 34, challenging the stereotype that caregiving is primarily a task for older adults.
Over 75% of caregivers report feeling tired most of the time, often due to disrupted sleep patterns and caregiving responsibilities.
About 40% of caregivers experience financial strain as a result of their caregiving duties.
Caregivers who are also parents (the "sandwich generation") face additional challenges, including balancing caregiving responsibilities with raising children.
Despite the challenges, over 90% of caregivers say they derive satisfaction from helping their loved ones remain at home and independent.
