4 800万美国无报酬照顾者面临财政压力,突出表明需要更好的支助。 48 million U.S. unpaid caregivers face financial strain, highlighting need for better support.

在美国,有4 800万人是无报酬的照顾者,提供价值6 000亿美元的照顾。 In the U.S., 48 million people are unpaid caregivers, providing care valued at $600 billion. 这些照料者往往混杂工作和家庭,在没有足够支持的情况下面临重大挑战。 These caregivers, often juggling work and family, face significant challenges without adequate support. 美国退休人员协会的Susan Reinhard强调,需要更好的援助来防止金融危机,并指出,许多人依赖医疗援助计划等有限的国家方案,这些方案因州而异,而且往往有很长的等待名单。 Susan Reinhard from AARP highlights the need for better assistance to prevent financial crises, noting that many rely on limited state programs like Medicaid, which varies by state and often has long waiting lists. Brandon Will用帕金森氏氏氏氏氏氏病来照顾他的母亲,他的故事说明了照料者的负担。 The story of Brandon Will, who cares for his mother with Parkinson's, illustrates the strain on caregivers.