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Jennifer C.

When Jennifer’s mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Jennifer immediately recognized that she would take on the caregiving role. Caring for her mother felt like a natural extension of the care her parents had given her throughout her life. Because of the...
Insights from Jason Resendez | August 2025

Insights from Jason Resendez | August 2025

America’s 63 million family caregivers are facing unprecedented pressure as the demand for care surges and support systems fall short. New data from Caregiving in the US 2025 reveals a sharp rise in high-intensity caregiving, financial strain, and emotional isolation. With caregivers managing complex medical tasks and sacrificing their own well-being, the need for bold, coordinated policy action has never been more urgent.

Jeanne

Jeanne

Jeanne has been caring for her daughter since she was very young. As a child, a viral infection attacked her daughter’s heart, causing her to need a heart transplant; in 2020 as a young adult, Jeanne’s daughter needed a kidney transplant as well. Jeanne has been her...
Hailey

Hailey

When Hailey’s daughter was born, Hailey instantly became a caregiver. Upon her daughter’s birth, doctors had to remove about 98 percent of her intestines, and only gave her a few weeks to live. They did not explore any options on how to help her. Hailey and her...
Sanary

Sanary

Sanary is a Cambodian American who moved with her family to the United States at a young age as a refugee. As the daughter in a refugee family, she feels she has filled the role of caregiver all her life, starting by acting as the English translator and interpreter...
Brenda & Rob

Brenda & Rob

Rob was in a car accident years ago, which means Brenda normally has to take him to doctor appointments and help him with his medication. In addition to Rob’s medical condition, the couple care for their daughter and grandson, whom they often help through daily life....