All You Are Not Alone Articles

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Cancer Caregivers

Are you taking care of a loved one with cancer? You are not alone. More than 1.3 million cases of cancer are diagnosed each year. Studies suggest that at least 50 percent of those diagnosed with cancer will be cared for by someone in their immediate family. Read more

 

Care Recipient Facts

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than a quarter of the adult population has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member. Read more

 

Family Caregiver Facts

In the United States alone, 44.4 million provide care for someone 18 or older. Some estimates place that number as high as 54 million. Read more

 

Men Are Loving Caregivers

By Merville C. Marshall, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.

Today nearly one-third of all primary caregivers for older adults are men. Unfortunately, few of us are prepared for this role. Historically, women have been the primary caregivers and nurturers of the family. Read more

 

State-by-State Numbers & Facts

By National Family Caregivers Association

Just how many family caregivers are out there? Where do they live? How many hours do they work? And, how much is that caregiving worth in terms of dollars? Read more

 

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