Family Caregiving

Publications

reportMar 23, 2017

Shareable facts on how Americans view and experience family and medical leave

Key findings from a @pewresearch study of public views of and experiences with family and medical leave.
reportMar 23, 2017

Americans Widely Support Paid Family and Medical Leave, but Differ Over Specific Policies

Most Americans say workers should receive paid leave, but the level of support varies across different situations. Experiences with leave vary by income and gender.
reportNov 18, 2015

5 facts about family caregivers

As American society gets grayer, families are taking the lead role in providing care for aging adults.
short readsOct 1, 2015

Women more than men adjust their careers for family life

Women most often are the ones who adjust their schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work, data show.
featureMay 21, 2015

Family Support in Graying Societies

America is turning gray, with the share of people ages 65 and older expected to rise more than 50% by 2050 – a trend that may burden more families. But Germany and Italy are already there, with a fifth of their population in that age range.
reportJun 20, 2013

Family Caregivers

The demographics of those who care for someone
short readsMay 15, 2013

The Sandwich Generation: Burdens on Middle-Aged Americans on the Rise

Nearly half of middle-aged adults have a parent 65 or older and are caring for or financially supporting a child.
reportJan 30, 2013

The Sandwich Generation

With an aging population and a generation of young adults struggling to achieve financial independence, the burdens and responsibilities of middle-aged Americans are increasing. Nearly half (47%) of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child (age […]