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Share of caregivers for Alzheimer's and dementias with work-related change U.S. 2017

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients with work-related changes in the U.S. in 2017

The data shows the percentage of caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias who experienced select work-related changes in the U.S., as of 2017. Some 16% of these caregivers had to take a leave of absence.

Had to go in late/leave early/take time off 57
Had to go from working full- to part-time 18
Had to take a leave of absence 16
Had to give up working entirely 9
Had to turn down a promotion 8
Recieved a warning about performance/ attendance 7
Lost any benefits 7
Retired early 6