Caregiving is good for America, but hard on the giver
Based on a recent study by AARP, individual caregiving saves the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually because it relieves the burden on our health care system. AARP estimates the value at $350 Billion. The typical caregiver is a 46-year old female who gives up 20 hours a week to provide unpaid care. Unfortunately, being a caregiver also has a dramatic negative impact on the caregiver’s ability to earn money.
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