Realities: Caregiving in Wis. – Societal Impact
Wisconsin 2020-2050 Population Projections-% of Total 2020 2030 2040 2050 Age 65 and Older 18% 23% 23% 23% Age 75 and Older 7% 10% 13% 13% Age 85 and Older 2% 2% 4% 5%
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In Wis., one quarter of adults (23%) are family caregivers, currently providing care to a family member or friend or had provided care within the last year, representing 1,085,000 adult caregivers in Wisconsin. Over half of family caregivers work while also caregiving (55%).
Realities: Caregiving in Wis. – Caregiver Impact
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Risks: Increase in Chronic/Serious Illness
In the U.S. 12 million Adults and 400,000 Children are living with serious illness, costing
$909 Billion annually adding to caregiving needs and strain on existing home health, hospice, palliative care and long-term care systems
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Center for Business and Economic Insight
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