The Fact
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving reported that one in four family caregivers took on debt because of caregiving in 2025.
What This Means
Caregiving can push household support into borrowing. That connects family care directly to debt, retirement savings, and the broader financial position of midlife households.
Sources
- AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025, published July 24, 2025.