Family caregivers are the irreplaceable backbone of America’s long-term health care system and provide $600 BILLION in unpaid labor each year to help older loved ones live independently. Without them, many older Americans would be forced into costly nursing homes with the government and taxpayers paying the bill.
AARP is fighting to support America’s over 48 million family caregivers who are balancing the physical, emotional, financial, and time-consuming demands required to care and advocate for their older loved ones.
Family caregivers are stressed and often overwhelmed. Together we are telling lawmakers that we need solutions — like family caregiver tax credits, paid leave and more — to help us save time and money.
See the names of family caregivers across the country that are saying: We are a powerful constituency who need support from lawmakers now. Then add your own name:
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