WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a recent state-by-state report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), there are now more than four million caregivers in Florida assisting loved ones with disabilities or "complex medical conditions."

Advocates say as a result of that growing number, Congress should pass legislation to help ease the financial strain.

What You Need To Know • AARP has a new state-by-state look at caregiving across the country • Advocates say Congress should pass legislation to help ease the financial strain on caregivers • Some of the measures they support include the Credit for Caring Act and the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act

“We are in a caregiving crisis with 63 million caregivers in this country. And they are increasingly facing helping with

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