Almost 30% of Michiganders over 50 are caregivers, survey finds
August 15, 2024
Michigan Public reported on new results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging which find that almost 30% of Michigan adults over the age of 50 are providing care for a person with a disability or health condition. This caregiving comes with emotional, physical, and financial burdens. Sarah Patterson said, “If the older adult didn’t have a lot of financial support or savings, it can really bankrupt a caregiver because it can be so expensive.”