Informal caregivers are individuals who provide unpaid assistance to elderly loved ones.
Informal caregivers tend to be female, about 57 years of age, and live in the same household as the care recipient. Between 30 percent to 55 percent of informal caregivers of loved ones are employed. Approximately one-third of the caregiving population have incomes in the poor or near poor category. The majority of older adults in America are in relatively good health and live independently. Informal caregivers are individuals who provide unpaid assistance to elderly loved ones.