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Family caregivers in Texas now provide $65 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.
Why this matters: Without family caregivers, many more Texans would rely on expensive institutional care, driving significantly higher costs for taxpayers and public programs.
“Family caregivers are a major economic force that fills critical gaps in our health care system,” said AARP Texas Director Lisa A. Rodriguez. “The economic value they provide now exceeds $65 billion annually, yet this care often comes at significant cost to caregivers’ health and financial security, and well-being. AARP is elevating this important issue and fighting to save family caregivers time and money.”
