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Fighting for Family Caregivers in Ohio

Too many lawmakers overlook America’s millions of caregivers—yet they’re holding up a broken long-term care system. Help AARP raise awareness through the I Am a Caregiver campaign.

AARP

Published May 23, 2025

We are shining a bright light on the more than 59 million American heroes, including 2.2 million here in Ohio, helping care for their loved ones independently at home—where they want to be.

Ohio's family caregivers provide 1.37 billion hours of care every year, adding up to $21 billion in unpaid labor annually. Family caregivers spend these countless hours managing medications, preparing meals, helping with bathing and dressing and so much more. The financial, physical and emotional toll is great on them.

SHARE YOUR CAREGIVER STORY

This is why AARP fights every day for commonsense solutions to save time, money and provide more support. Chances are if you are not a family caregiver, you know someone who is. Take time this month to thank one in your life for their time and dedication.

"I Am A Caregiver"

Across the country, the I Am a Caregiver movement is bringing voices together. Still, too many lawmakers overlook the millions of family caregivers quietly holding up a strained long-term care system. AARP is asking you to join this growing movement and help show that caregivers need support now.

Raise your hand and join the fight at aarp.org/iamacaregiver.

Fighting for Caregivers in Ohio

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AARP is calling on Congress and state legislatures to pass legislation that will help family caregivers save time and money, and provide more support. In Ohio, we’re championing a tax credit to provide meaningful support for family caregivers.

Join us in these efforts by signing up to receive Ohio advocacy updates.

Tell Us Your Caregiving Story

We want to know how being a family caregiver affects you. What kind of challenges has caregiving caused in your life, such as financial strain, emotional and physical stress, and isolation, to name a few?

When you share your story, you'll remind our elected officials that people are making impossible choices and going to extraordinary lengths to provide quality care for their loved ones.

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AARP offers free resources to help those caring for loved ones to help them navigate their role as a caregiver and provide more support.

Family Caregiver Resources for Ohio: A resource guide tailored specifically to provide you with resources to meet you where you are.
Caregiving Resources: Resources on caregiver life balance, financial and legal issues, care at home, health and more.
Prepare to Care Guides: A guide to help develop and implement a caregiving plan for a loved one or friend. You can download or request a print copy in English, Spanish and Chinese, as well as for Asian-Americans, military and veterans, and LGBTQ individuals.
Valuing the Invaluable 2026 Update: This report shows that 59 million family caregivers provide 49.5 billion hours of care each year—work valued at more than $1 trillion. This care, much of it unpaid, is essential to helping older adults remain at home and exceeds the nation’s total Medicaid spending. It also highlights the growing demands on caregivers and the critical need for greater support.
10 Tips for Family Caregivers: A list of ten tips to get started on your caregiving journey.
Financial Workbook for Caregivers: A guide focused on health, housing and money management for caregivers.
AARP Caregiving Community: An AARP online community where caregivers can talk with other caregivers and get answers from experts in the community
AARP Facebook Group: A place to connect, share practical tips, offer support, and discuss family caregiving experiences.
AARP Caregiving Support Line: A toll free-family caregiving line for those taking care of their loved ones.
Family Caregivers How-To Videos: AARP and the Home Alone Alliance offer more than 50 instructional videos on common care tasks specifically created for family caregivers. The videos are free of charge and many are available in multiple languages.