Advocates call on lawmakers to do more to support family caregivers

A briefing held at Capitol Hill has highlighted the need for further assistance for family caregivers across the US. Costs to support family members in need have been estimated at around $470bn, with only a quarter of caregivers receiving services to support them. Supported by the AARP, the Family Caregiving 101 briefing served to highlight the difficulties faced by often-unpaid family caregivers, which are estimated to number 40 million across the country. The AARP is seeking bipartisan support to a number of bills including Credit for Caring Ac which offers up to $3,000 in assistance to caregivers who work and support a family member. 

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