Policy Briefs
Public Health's Roles in Supporting Informal and Family Caregiving
As the population ages, the critical role of family and informal caregivers will continue to grow and needs support.
As the population ages, the critical role of family and informal caregivers will continue to grow and needs support.
Family caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in unpaid caregiving work. A new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute – Valuing the Invaluable – includes trends in family caregiving and discusses strategies for addressing the financial, social, and emotional challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and others