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AARP Maine Caregiving Hub

This November, we are providing resources for caregivers to connect, recharge, and feel supported in their caregiving journeys

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Published November 09, 2026

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Supporting Family Caregivers Across Maine—AARP Is In Your Corner

For National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Maine is celebrating all the work that caregivers do, day in and day out. This November, we are providing resources for caregivers to connect, recharge, and feel supported in their caregiving journeys.

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Family caregivers play an essential role in helping loved ones live independently at home and in their communities where we know they want to be.

According to the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. report, approximately 28% of adults in Maine are family caregivers. In 2024, around 310,000 caregivers of adults in Maine provided about 220 million care hours. Caregivers come from every generation, background, and community, and many balance caregiving responsibilities alongside work, family, and other commitments.

While caregiving can be meaningful and rewarding, it can also bring financial, emotional, and physical challenges. New research shows caregivers are providing increasingly complex and high-intensity care and are looking for practical resources and support.

FREE EVENTS in Maine

Free Screening of Caregiving, a Documentary

From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence, Orange is the New Black) and directed by Chris Durrance. By bringing Maine caregivers’ stories together, we can raise their collective voice, shine a light on the realities of caregiving, and help ensure their needs are heard and reflected in policies that support caregivers and their families. Whether you are a current or former caregiver, know someone who provides care, or simply want to learn more, we invite you to join us.

Date: Thursday, November 19

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Northeast Historic Film, 85 Main St, Bucksport, ME 04416

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Caregiving By The Numbers

The latest national caregiving research found:

63 million Americans are family caregivers.
61% are women and 39% are men.
The average caregiver is 51 years old.
Nearly three in ten caregivers (29%) are caring for both children and adults.
Family caregivers are providing care for longer periods and taking on increasingly complex responsibilities.
There are 310,000 estimated family caregivers in Maine.
The economic value of family caregiving in Maine is $5.5 billion.
Average hours of care each week: 27 hours

*Due to limited data collection in Maine, detailed information about Maine’s caregivers cannot be presented. The Census Bureau’s designation of the New England Division includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Source: Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 AARP and NAC Report: aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/caregiving-in-us-2025.doi.10.26419-2fppi.00373.001.pdf

Resources for Family Caregivers

AARP offers free tools and resources to help caregivers at every stage of their journey.

Resources include:

Family Caregiving Resource Center: www.aarp.org/caregiving
Prepare to Care® Guide: AARP Family Caregiving Guide / Prepare to Care®
Family Caregiver Financial Workbook: www.aarp.org/caregivermoney
Local Caregiving Resource Guides: www.aarp.org/localcaregiving
Online webinars and educational programs: AARP Caregiving & Livable Communities
AARP Veterans & Military Families Resources: AARP Veterans & Military Families
AARP Family Caregiver Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers

Further resources can be found at AARP's caregiving website: www.aarp.org/caregiving

Caregiving touches millions of families every day.

Whether you are currently helping a loved one, expect to provide care in the future, or simply want to learn more, AARP is committed to helping family caregivers access trusted information, practical solutions, and community connections.

Take Action:

Attend a caregiving event.
Explore caregiving resources.
Share information with a caregiver.
Connect with local support services.
Join us in telling lawmakers that you care about caregiving here.

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