Colorado Statistics: Caregivers
AARP, an AgeWise Colorado Provider, and other sources have reported that family caregivers are the primary source of support for seniors and people with disabilities of all ages. In the U.S., there are more than 48 million family caregivers. AARP said its research shows that in 2021, 600,000 family caregivers in Colorado provided 560 million hours of unpaid caregiving valued at an estimated $11.2 billion. Also, its survey of 700 Colorado residents age 45 and up found that fully two-thirds were providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend or had done so in the past. AARP surveys have also found that, on average, family caregivers spend 26% of their income taking care of their loved ones, with even heavier impact on families of color. Surveys also found that 42% of caregivers either quit their jobs or cut their hours to spend time on caregiving
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