Caregiving

Support for family members and other people providing voluntary care and assistance

Caregivers provide personal resources, support, time, money and/or shared living spaces for family members or friends who need assistance with daily living activities. Learn more...

Changes in the family structure may lead to fewer caregivers for millions of aging baby boomers. Support is available to caregivers. Learn more...

65% of those needing care depend informal care
30% supplement informal care with formal care

Approximately 64 percent of caregivers are employed full- or part-time. Although the exact number of workers who provide care to family members is not known, workplace surveys estimate that 13 percent of the workforce is caregivers. Employees often face challenges in balancing work and caregiving. Learn more...

Older people are not just recipients of care; they also provide care to younger generations. A growing number of grandparents are becoming primary caregivers to grandchildren. Learn more...

1 in 10 grandparents raise a grandchild for at least 6 months or longer at some point in their lives

resources

Caregiving in the Workplace
Packet for Employers

Caregiver Issue
Caregiving facts, trends and issues

Caregiver Service Brochure
Awareness brochure on caregiving needs and services available in Texas

Caregiver Support Programs Poster
Awareness posters about assistance for caregivers. Letter | Legal | Tabloid

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Updated: November 2, 2007