| Description |
About 1 in 5 Utahns (more than 400,000 Utah adults) care for a family member or friend with a serious health problem or disability, providing $5.1 billion worth of services annually. By 2030, there may be more than 100,000 additional Utah family caregivers, as the need for caregiving grows along with a growing and aging population. Utah's family caregivers, particularly those with children at home, have worse mental and physical health outcomes compared to peer-group noncaregivers. These two findings combine to suggest more Utah adults will require time, resources, and mental and physical health support to provide care to family members or friends with health problems or disabilities. |
