Women as Caregivers
At some time in her life a woman will quite likely provide care for a spouse, child, parent, relative, or family friend. Caregivers can benefit from knowing about available resources, support organizations, facts about caregiving, and why care for the caregiver is essential.
Statistics on Women as Caregivers
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a look at the population characteristics and composition of households in which women serve as caregivers.
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a look at the population characteristics and composition of households in which women serve as caregivers.
Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures
Women functioning informally as caregivers for aging family members and friends are the foundation of our long-term care system. In fact, the value of this informal care is estimated to fall between $148 billion to $188 billion annually. There's another cost, however, that must be taken into account - the toll this extended caregiving takes on women's lives.
Women functioning informally as caregivers for aging family members and friends are the foundation of our long-term care system. In fact, the value of this informal care is estimated to fall between $148 billion to $188 billion annually. There's another cost, however, that must be taken into account - the toll this extended caregiving takes on women's lives.