Caregiving in the U.S. 2020

This report (97 pages) presents the findings from a series of surveys with caregivers about how their role impacts their lives.

Organizations:

Year: 2020

Languages: English

Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Realities of caregiving
Repercussions of caregiving

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To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).

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This report (97 pages) presents the findings from a series of surveys with caregivers about how their role impacts their lives. It is based on quantitative online surveys with 1,392 U.S.-based caregivers aged 18 and up who reported providing unpaid care to another person in the past year. Topics addressed include caregiver demographics; the nature, intensity and duration of the support provided; the impact of caregiving demands on carer health and wellness; and caregiver information and support needs.

Access the previous edition of the statistical report Caregiving in the U.S. 2015

Read the report

Curious for more?

Visit the organization’s website to access the executive summary, the survey questionnaire and the infographic from the report.