There are today 44 million caregivers in the US today providing the equivalent of $350 billion worth of care every year. 15% of them have now lost their jobs and due to the escalating cost of care, 20% have moved in with family members to save on expenses.
I urge our readers to offer resources and suggestions of how caregivers can stretch their dollars and encourage employers to consider this segment of the workforce for your openings.
Filed under: Workforce Transitions Issues and Solutions | Tagged: caregiving
