The biggest caregiving trends every employer should be watching

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  • Key Insight: Discover how rising caregiver numbers are reshaping employee benefits strategy.
  • What’s at Stake: Increased caregiving burdens risk productivity, retention, and rising employer healthcare expenditures.
  • Supporting Data: 77% of caregivers report financial overwhelm; one in four spends over $500 monthly.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

The number of caregivers in the U.S. has surged over the last decade, driven largely by an aging population as baby boomers live longer and require more support.

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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