11.5 Million Dementia Caregivers Provided 18.4 Billion Hours Of Unpaid Care In U.S.

In 2023, 11.5 million unpaid dementia caregivers in the United States provided approximately 18.4 billion hours of care for the estimated 6.9 million people age 50 or older with cognitive problems due to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. On average, this represents nearly 31 hours of care per caregiver per week or 1,612 hours per caregiver per year. Approximately 63% of unpaid dementia caregivers provided help with health or medical care, which may include scheduling appointments with health care provider organizations, attending medical visits, and scheduling social and community support for themselves and the person . . .