Family Caregivers Struggling In Some States More Than Others
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults provide care to loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions.
A new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving finds that the challenges faced by these caregivers vary significantly depending on the state they live in.
State policies on paid leave, respite care, and other factors are impacting the reality of these family caregivers.
Across the country, there are an estimated 63 million family caregivers, but they are not distributed evenly.
Emily Brooke Holth of Monrovia, Calif. feeds her adult son Ry Brooke through a feeding tube. Ry and his twin sister, Kaia, both have autism and are immunocompromised.
Author's summary: Family caregivers face varying challenges across US states.
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