The CARER Act: Caregiving 2031

In 2016, 46% of family caregivers perform medical and nursing tasks for care recipients with multiple chronic physical and cognitive conditions-with little recognition, training, or support. In a future where caregiving is integrated into the formal health care system, respect and opportunities for caregivers come with increased documentation and interaction.
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Institute for the Future created three scenarios that explore caregiving in the year 2031 and are intended to provoke a wider discussion about current alternatives to improve support for caregivers. See all research, scenarios, and resources for Caregiving 2031: www.iftf.org/caregiving2031/