Caring for the Caregivers: AARP Alabama Highlights the Growing Need for Support

On this edition of The Mark White Show, I'm talking with Jamie Harding, Communications Director for AARP Alabama, to discuss newly released data revealing that 28% of adults in Alabama provide unpaid care for a loved one. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this conversation shines a light on the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, as well as the growing demand for support as our population ages. Jamie shares insights from AARP’s latest caregiving report, the toll that unpaid care takes on families, and how AARP is working to secure policies and resources that ease the burden. Listeners will also learn about free tools and guides available through AARP’s Caregiving Resource Center to help those currently caring for loved ones or preparing for that role in the future. This is a heartfelt conversation about love, sacrifice, and the importance of supporting those who support others.