Every aspect of a caregiver's life is impacted by caregiving
Caregivers miss an average of 7 hours of work per week — almost 18% of a 40 hour work week
-7
hours of work per week
INCREASE SINCE 2010
Impact on Caregiver's savings and retirement
$10,000
Average caregiver's out-of-pocket expenses per year of caregiving
INCREASEImpact on Emotions and well being on caregivers
54% of caregivers experience negative feelings as a result of caregiving, including guilt and resentment
54%
The Face of Long Term Care is Changing
62%
Caregivers are getting younger. 62% of caregivers are between the ages of 25-54. 52% of caregivers are the adult children of the recipients.
INCREASEPlanning for Long Term Care
70%
70% of people turning age 65 can expect to use some form of long term care during their lives
Who pays for Long Term Care?
More than half of Americans are concerned about paying for LTC services
Only 1/3 of Americans over 40 have set aside money to plan for LTC needs