It’s one of the most challenging jobs anyone can take on. The hours are long. There’s no compensation. And everyone is counting on you. Welcome to the role of the family caregiver, a position that’s befallen an estimated 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care to an adult with immediate health or functional needs.
Since 2015 the number of caregivers in U.S. has increased to 20% of American adults. And it’s a trend that’s just getting started: By 2030 some 73 million Americans —…