FACTS ABOUT CAREGIVING
90 Million Americans Live with Chronic Illness
The Center for Disease Control estimates that 90 million Americans live with chronic illness. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion states that at least 25 million people have chronic, disabling conditions.
50 Million People Provide Care for Chronically Ill
The National Family Caregivers Association reports that more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year. And John Hopkins University research predicts by the year 2030, nearly 150 million Americans will have some type of chronic illness.
Hardship for Caregivers
The competing demands of work, family and caregiving are putting extraordinary stresses on caregivers resulting in emotional, physical and financial hardships and higher rates of depression, divorce and death among caregivers.