2012 Member Opinion Survey Issue Spotlight Caregiving Long-Term Care

2012 Member Opinion Survey Issue Spotlight Caregiving

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(PDF) AARP Members Opinion Survey Issue Spotlights highlight the needs and wants of our members on a variety of topics.

Caregiving: Millions of Americans care for loved ones with a chronic or disabling condition. AARP recognizes that caregivers face a unique set of responsibilities. Understanding the caregiver population helps AARP better develop information and programs to serve them.

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Caregiving Comes with Financial Burdens

In 2016, family caregivers spent on average just under $7,000 per year, or an average 20% of their income, on caregiving expenses.

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