Caregiving is an important public health issue and impacts the quality of life of millions of individuals in the United States and across the globe. Caregivers provide critical care and assistance with another person’s social, personal, or health needs and are often unpaid family members or friends. In 2020, 41.8 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult over the age of 50, accounting for nearly 17% of the United States adult population. Of these caregivers, 89% provided care for a relative or other loved one.
Deciding If Memory Care Is Right For Your Loved One: A Compassionate Discussion By Lance A. Slatton
June 24, 2026
Choosing to move a loved one into memory care is one of the most difficult decisions a family