New Jersey: Caregiving
1 in 5 adults are caregivers
LENGTHY
Over half have provided care for at least two years
INTENSE
Nearly a third have provided care for at least 20 hours per week
61% are women
26% are 65 years old or older
37% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law
20% of caregivers are providing care to someone with dementia
Over 75% manage household tasks
Half assist with personal care
1 in 7 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years
For more information: www.alz.org/publichealth www.cdc.gov/aging