Creation of the National Family Caregiver Support Program would provide critical assistance for families who care for older relatives with chronic illness or disabilities.
Family members are the major providers of long term care in the United States.
Additionally, almost one-third of caregivers, most of whom are women, are employed full time or juggle multiple responsibilities including caring for their own children. The Administration on Aging, which oversees the Act, directs a national network of state and local agencies on aging, tribal organizations and service providers, and volunteers.