A majority of adults who regularly help an aging parent say this positively impacts their relationship with them | Pew Research Center

February 18, 2026

Family Caregiving in an Aging America

A majority of adults who regularly help an aging parent say this positively impacts their relationship with them

A majority of adults who regularly help an aging parent say this positively impacts their relationship with them

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A majority of adults who regularly help an aging parent say this positively impacts their relationship with them

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Family Caregiving in an Aging America
1 in 10 U.S. adults say they are a caregiver for parent age 65 or older
Experiences caring for aging family members differ widely by income
Most adults caring for an aging parent regularly help them with household or personal tasks
A majority of adults who regularly help an aging parent say this positively impacts their relationship with them
Men and women caring for an aging parent have different views on how this impacts their emotional well-being
About half of adults who are caring for an aging spouse or partner regularly help them manage health care, finances
Caregivers say helping an aging spouse or partner with daily tasks helps more than hurts their relationship with them