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.
Lance A. Slatton: Guiding Families Through the Challenges of Care
September 19, 2025
Caring for an aging loved one or navigating the complexities of long-term care can feel overwhelming, even isolating.