The Vital Role of Family Caregivers in New Hampshire
Families, friends, and neighbors serve as the backbone of the long-term care system in New Hampshire. Caregivers provide support to older adults through a variety of tasks including hands-on care, providing transportation to medical & dental, grocery shopping, and performing household tasks.
It is estimated that there are more than 281,000 caregivers in New Hampshire and each year they provide more than $2.8 billion in unpaid care and supportive services for loved ones. The experience of caregiving is often complex. While rewarding, the caregiving journey can simultaneously feel physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting.
