•November 1, 2023•

By Cheri Burcham

Extension Educator, 

University of Illinois Extension

Families are often the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. In fact, today in America, more than 53 million family caregivers provide unpaid care. That’s an economic value totaling more than $470 billion. The caregiving population is greatly diverse representing both genders and all races, cultures and ages. It is a rewarding experience for most, but also has many challenges. Caregivers experience many difficult emotions along their journey and can also experience many losses including loss of privacy, freedom, money, identity and work.

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