Family Caregiving in an Aging America

As the U.S. population ages, the need for caregivers among older adults is on the rise. There’s growing evidence that family members are increasingly taking on these roles. In a report released in February, Pew Research Center surveyed 8,750 U.S. adults to learn about the experiences of those caring for an aging parent and those caring for an aging spouse or partner. The report found that the caregiving burden increases as aging family members reach 75 and older. And, among Americans with an aging parent, spouse, or partner, those with lower incomes are much more likely to be caregivers than those with middle and upper incomes.