Melissa Dehoff • November 10, 2025

AARP Report: Two Million Pennsylvanians Shoulder Unpaid Caregiving Burden

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Melissa Dehoff

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November 10, 2025

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HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly one in four adults in Pennsylvania—more than two million people—are unpaid family caregivers, according to new data from AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States report. The study reveals a growing crisis of financial strain, emotional stress, and limited support among those caring for aging parents, spouses, or loved ones with complex medical needs.

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