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HEALTHJun 17 · 13:12 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLEHeather Graf, Rebecca Knier

Caregiving Crisis: Nearly 1 in 4 US adults serve as caregivers for relatives with complex needs

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults serve as caregivers for relatives with complex medical needs, with 63 million Americans providing care in 2025—a 20 million increase since 2015. Family caregivers, often unpaid, spend an average of 27 hours weekly managing care for loved ones with chronic conditions, facing significant financial and emotional strain.

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