FCA: Caregiving and Retirement Planning: What Happens to Family Caregivers Who Leave the Work Force (December 2003)

Caregiving and Retirement Planning: What Happens to Family Caregivers Who Leave the Work Force (December 2003)

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Highlights how retirement income can be affected by caregiving demands, with particular attention paid to the impact on women caregivers. Social Security, savings, pensions and unpaid leave are discussed. Policy recommendations for future action are included.

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Caregiving Fact: Caregiving is the backbone of the American long-term care system: the value of the services provided by informal caregivers (family or friends of seriously ill loved ones) is estimated at $306 billion annually. See FCA's Policy Brief, Caregiving and Retirement Planning, for more information.

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