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Pulse development · 1 cited source · September 26, 2026

AARP Wisconsin puts a market value on unpaid adult care

AARP Wisconsin estimates that adult family caregivers provide 560 million hours of care each year, work valued at $11.1 billion if paid in the marketplace.

AARP Wisconsin says 1,030,000 Wisconsinites care for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors, and other loved ones. Their work would be valued at $11.1 billion per year if paid in the marketplace, based on a value of $19.75 per hour.

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AARP Wisconsin: Economic value of family caregiving in Wisconsin reaches $11 billion annually, new AARP report shows - State Affairs Propro.stateaffairs.com · Sep 20
  • AARP Wisconsin puts a market value on unpaid adult care
  • AARP Wisconsin estimates that adult family caregivers provide 560 million hours of care each year, work valued at $11.1 billion if paid in the marketplace.
  • AARP Wisconsin says 1,030,000 Wisconsinites care for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors, and other loved ones.
  • Their work would be valued at $11.1 billion per year if paid in the marketplace, based on a value of $19.75 per hour.