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.
Improving the caregiver shortage and retention strategies in home care
The home care industry is facing a critical caregiver shortage, a challenge that threatens the ability to provide