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Employers Boost Benefits for 63 Million Family Caregivers

2/20/2026

Summary

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Over 63 million Americans provide care for adult family members.
Employers are expanding benefits, including paid caregiving leave, flexible scheduling, and care concierges.
Debra Whitman of AARP notes these benefits help employees manage caregiving without exhausting vacation time.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, but many cannot afford it.
Technology such as cameras and motion detectors helps caregivers monitor loved ones while working.

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Story summary

Over 63 million Americans provide care for adult family members.
Employers are expanding benefits, including paid caregiving leave, flexible scheduling, and care concierges.
Debra Whitman of AARP notes these benefits help employees manage caregiving without exhausting vacation time.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, but many cannot afford it.
Technology such as cameras and motion detectors helps caregivers monitor loved ones while working.