National Alliance for Caregiving
Coverage of National Alliance for Caregiving in the Nexus archive.
- 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 unpaid care as of 2025. The National Alliance for Caregiving reports a 20 million increase in caregivers since 2015, driven by aging populations and rising chronic health conditions. Caregivers often face financial strain, averaging 27 hours of weekly care while managing personal and family responsibilities.
- 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.
- 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 currently in caregiving roles. The National Alliance for Caregiving reports a 20 million increase since 2015, driven by aging populations and chronic health conditions, while caregivers face significant emotional and financial strain.