Tennessee: Caregiving
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1 in 4 adults are caregivers
![caregivers Caregivers provide regular care or assistance to a FRIEND or FAMILY member with a health problem or disability.](/aging/data/infographic/2019/images/caregivers.jpg?_=96382)
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LENGTHY
Over 50% have provided care for at least two years
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INTENSE
Over a third have provided care for at least 20 hours per week
![who-are-caregivers Caregiver helping person use a walker.](/aging/data/infographic/2019/images/who-are-caregivers.jpg?_=93528)
57% are women
25% are 65 years old or older
34% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law
27% of caregivers are providing care to someone with dementia
![credit-cards Credit cards and dollar signs.](/aging/data/infographic/2019/images/credit-cards.jpg?_=93525)
Over 75% manage household tasks
![bath Caregiver giving assisting person with a bath.](/aging/data/infographic/2019/images/bath.jpg?_=93522)
Over half assist with personal care
![future-caregivers Person thinking.](/aging/data/infographic/2019/images/future-caregivers.jpg?_=93526)
1 in 6 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years
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