Transportation: The Missing Link in Family Caregiver Support

Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities, health

issues, or aging-related challenges across the U.S. Among their many responsibilities,

transportation is a key task they manage. According to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020

Report, 80% of caregivers provide transportation assistance, making it the most

common Independent Activity of Daily Living they support. However, only 25% of these caregivers reported using transportation services. Despite the availability of

transportation programs and services in communities nationwide, many caregivers are

not utilizing these resources.

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