SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

As November marks National Family Caregivers Month, new data from the American Association of Retired Persons is shedding light on the enormous—and often overlooked—role of unpaid caregivers in California and across the country.

AARP’s latest report paints one of the clearest pictures yet of who America’s caregivers are, what they sacrifice, and the growing support they urgently need.

From managing medications and medical appointments to shopping, transportation and daily personal care, family caregivers shoulder responsibilities that can be as demanding as full-time jobs—often without pay, training or emotional support.

California caregivers carry a heavy load

According to the new findings, 23% of adults in California provide unpaid care to a family member or lov

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