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Supporting Caregivers

A woman walks through a park with a senior in a wheelchair.

Chicago-area employers offer a wide range of benefits and support for caregivers Fact checked by Ros Lederman The number of caregivers in the United States has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. In 2025, about 63 million Americans provided ongoing care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities. That’s a 45% increase […]