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September 21, 2025Health Affairs ScholarOpen Access

Caregivers at the Crossroads: Shifting Policies and the Challenges Faced by Employed Caregivers

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ATAmber ThompsonUniversity of UtahMHMegan HebdonUniversity of UtahRURebecca UtzUniversity of Utah

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Overview

Survey reveals nearly half of caregivers struggle with work-life balance, indicating policy changes are needed.

Key Points

  • Nearly 44% of employed caregivers experience challenges in balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, impacting their well-being.
  • Caregivers facing difficulties managing both roles are twice as likely to alter their employment situations, such as shifting to remote work.
  • Time burden is identified as the predominant challenge for those juggling caregiving with paid work, according to survey responses.
  • Policies to support caregivers in dual roles are essential for improving outcomes for workers and those living with chronic conditions.

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Thompson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fcd31b076d99fa6a095https://doi.org/10.1093/haschl/qxaf185
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