The Dual Role of Women
In the U.S., women are about 66% of all caregivers. Women frequently juggle financial responsibilities and caregiving duties.
The Hidden Economic Cost
Unpaid caregiving is a massive economic contribution. Estimated worth ranges from $148 billion to $188 billion annually
By 2023, caregiving time rose dramatically—average caregiver now spends 26 hours per week, up from just 9 hours in 2020
Women As Caregivers
Sandwich Generation: Over 11 million Americans care for both children and aging parents .
Women make up about 60% of unpaid caregivers and over 80% of paid in-home caregivers for seniors.
Physical and Mental Toll
Female caregivers face higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to non-caregivers - and often compared to male caregivers
What Women Face
Women live longer, are more likely to outlive spouses, and often have fewer financial resources and retirement savings.
The scenario is often heartbreaking: older women caring for spouses lack the resources—or even support - for their own care needs.
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Caregiver Statistics
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
A caregiver—sometimes called an informal caregiver—is an unpaid individual (for example, a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or neighbor) involved in assisting others with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks.
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
Women are the major providers of long-term care in this country, but they also have long-term care needs of their own. Women live longer than men, tend to outlive their spouses, and have less access to retirement savings such as pensions.