44 MILLION CAREGIVERS
There are far more Americans holding "second jobs"
as family caregivers than either employers, or the
federal government are aware of - and this "second
job" could pose long-term problems for both.
A survey conducted for the National Alliance for
Caregiving and AARP, funded by MetLife Foundation,
estimates there are 44.4 million caregivers who
provide unpaid care to another adult. Almost six
in ten (59%) of these caregivers either work or
have worked while providing care. And 62 percent
have had to make some adjustments to their work
life, from reporting late to work to giving up
work entirely.
And, it's not just women, as some people might
think. Almost four in ten (39%) caregivers are
men, and 60% of them are working full-time. Our
study shows a significant proportion of male
caregivers. This is just not just an issue for
women, but for everyone.
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