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Family caregivers contribute billions worth of free labor to the economy each year. They need relief.

Study shows that family caregivers are spending up to a quarter of their pay on out-of-pocket costs Have a tip for the newsroom, press release, local event listing or digital content to share? Send it here. Support our mission by visiting patreon.com/fl1 and becoming a monthly subscriber. A new AARP study shows that family caregivers are spending on average a quarter of their own paychecks when caring for an adult family member. Generation X spends the most while Generation Z and Millennial caregivers spend the highest percentage of their income. Housing, medical bills, and assisted living ex...

Listen • 2:20 Florida has about 4.5 million residents age 65 and older, according to the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research. A decade from now, that number is projected to be about 6 million. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers. The organization is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would provide a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible caregivers. An estimated 48 million people in the U.S. are providing in-home care to an adult loved one, with 3 million of those caregivers in Florida. AARP says a new study demons...

Listen • 2:20 The proposed Credit for Caring Act in Congress would provide a tax credit of up to $5,000 to eligible caregivers. An estimated 48 million people in the U-S are providing in-home care to an adult loved one. 3 million of those caregivers live in Florida. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers with financial assistance. AARP is a membership group that lobbies for those over age 50. The group is touting the proposed Credit for Caring Act in Congress. It would provide a tax credit of up to $5,000 to eligible caregivers. "Becaus...