国家照料月突显了6 300万美国无酬照料者,包括北卡罗来纳州的238万,他们每年提供超过1.15亿小时的生命护理。 National Caregivers Month highlights 63 million U.S. unpaid caregivers, including 2.38 million in North Carolina, who provide over 1.15 billion hours of vital care annually.

十一月是全国护理人员月, 聚焦美国6300万无薪护理人员, 其中包括北卡罗来纳州的238万, 他们为老年和残疾亲人提供关键支持. November is National Caregivers Month, spotlighting the 63 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., including 2.38 million in North Carolina, who provide critical support to aging and disabled loved ones. 这些护理人员往往面临烧伤和健康挑战,他们每年提供超过1.15亿小时的无酬护理,价值超过160亿美元。 These caregivers, often facing burnout and health challenges, contribute over 1.15 billion hours of unpaid care annually—valued at more than $16 billion. 在北卡罗来纳州,超过381 000名照顾者为阿尔茨海默氏病或痴呆症患者提供支助,每年提供近7.4亿小时的护理。 In North Carolina, over 381,000 caregivers support individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, offering nearly 740 million hours of care each year. 专家敦促社区提供帮助,提供实际支助,如跑腿或休养假,强调小休息可以大大改善照顾者的福利,特别是在假期期间。 Experts urge communities to help by offering practical support like errands or respite, emphasizing that small breaks can greatly improve caregivers’ well-being, especially during the holidays.