Honoring Milwaukee Area Family Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

Every day, family caregivers provide vital support that helps parents, spouses, friends and other loved ones live independently in their homes and communities. During National Family Caregivers Month this November, AARP Wisconsin recognizes their extraordinary contributions and says a heartfelt thank you to every caregiver who gives their time, energy and compassion to care for someone they love.

Family caregivers assist with everything from meals, transportation and household chores to managing finances, medications and complex medical needs. Their work may go unseen, but its impact is invaluable.

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According to AARP’s Valuing the Invaluable 2026 research, 59 million family caregivers provided 49.5 billion hours of care in 2024. The estimated economic value of that care reached $1.01 trillion nationwide.

Here in Wisconsin, approximately 1 million family caregivers provide an estimated 560 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at $11.1 billion. Many balance caregiving with jobs, family responsibilities and their own health and financial needs.

These numbers are powerful, but they represent something deeply personal: a daughter coordinating her mother’s appointments, a spouse preparing meals and managing medications, a neighbor providing transportation, or a friend offering companionship and reassurance. Many people may not identify themselves as caregivers, yet the support they provide is essential.

Please join us for one of our many FREE Milwaukee events:

Caring for the Caregiver: You Deserve Care, Too!
Saturday, November 14th from 10am-3pm
Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph
To register for this event, or to learn more, visit HERE

Press Pause: A Free Afternoon Matinee for Caregivers
Screening of “The Upside”
Sunday, November 15th from 12pm-2pm
AMC Theatre- Mayfair Mall
To register for this event, or to learn more, visit HERE

The Journey of Caregiving: Stories & Support
Saturday, November 21st from 12pm-2pm
Good Hope Library- Milwaukee
To register for this event, or to learn more, visit HERE

To view additional Caregiving events in your area, please visit: AARP Near You: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can update your location to find events near you.