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An estimated 4.5 million Californians care for a family member (Source: AARP)
Three in five caregivers are women. (Source: CDC)
50% of caregivers work full-time while providing care. (Source: CDC)
1 in 4 caregivers experiences depression (Source: CDC)
1,373,000 caregivers care for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. (Source: 2024 CA Alzheimer’s Statistics)
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Caregivers are the heart of our communities, providing care and compassion to aging family members. Your contributions are invaluable, and it's essential to have the resources that support you every step of the way.
If you're caring for an older adult, you're not alone. More than 1 in 5 Americans provide care for an aging loved one, and in California, 4.5 million caregivers spend nearly 18 hours each week helping older family members or friends. This care adds up to an annual economic value of $81 billion in our state.
Caring for an older adult is both rewarding and challenging, but there are resources to help make it easier. Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer services that provide much-needed support.