Why Caregivers?
Caregiving is universal
Caregiver resilience, effectiveness and confidence determines our health and wellness at a national level.
Through tens of thousands of connections with caregivers every year, Carallel knows the challenges they face, the answers they seek and the power they represent.
Macro Trends shine a light on the need to support and empower caregivers
“The Grey Tsunami”
All baby boomers will be over 65 by 2030. They will outnumber children by 2034.
These 73 million people will increasingly depend on caregivers and the health system. Supporting their support systems is urgently required.
Social Determinants
Health behaviors and social factors drive health outcomes.
Caregivers are at the root of the Community and Social Context influencing any patient, but they also reach across SDOH categories to help navigate financial, physical, dietary and health system needs.
Health Equity
Nearly half of caregivers are people of color or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and they face challenges other caregivers don’t.
To achieve health equity, we need to address cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic challenges to ensure every caregiver can navigate access to resources for their loved ones. Learn more >
Behind every statistic, there’s a story
Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to a loved one each day. Every one of them has a unique experience to share.
#VoicesOfCaregiving
Hear caregivers tell those stories, in their own words.