caregiving in america
Did you know?
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults,
many of whom get little external support.
Caregivers spend about $7,200/year out‐of‐pocket.
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
Between medical costs, supplies,
and missed time at work.
Unpaid caregiving is worth $600‒$873.5 B/year.
63 million Americans caregive for someone with a chronic illness or disability.
Unpaid caregiving is worth $600‒$873.5 B/year.
If it were paid work,
it would be one of the largest contributors to GDP.
Caregiving is heavy. Here’s how we lighten the load.
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“Say the hard things out loud.”
- Share your story without judgment.
- Find language to ask for help.
- Get validation: you are not crazy, you are under siege.
- Learn stress and grief check-ins to spot burnout early.
- Practice letting go of guilt when you need rest.
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“Take back what caregiving stole.”
- Identify your top 2–3 needs right now.
- Create a simple action plan that fits your reality.
- Learn micro-steps that bring back bits of normal life.
- Use financial & benefits checklists to relieve money stress.
- Build a “micro-wins” weekly planner for small victories.
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reJUVENATE
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“Find your people. Fill your cup.”
- Join a network of caregivers who get it.
- Access support groups, respite care, and faith resources.
- Build rhythms that restore your body, spirit, and joy.
- Tap into self-care practices you can actually keep.
- Stay connected through community and ongoing caregiver events.