LGBTQ+ Family Caregivers 

Overview

This factsheet, leveraging data from Caregiving in the US 2025, shows that LGBTQ+ caregivers tend to be younger and provide care with significantly less emotional, practical, and systemic support. Compared to overall family caregivers, they are more likely to care for individuals with mental health or behavioral issues and less often use any assistance—paid or unpaid.

Additionally, they less often report communicating with healthcare providers and are less included in care discussions. Financial strain is also more pronounced compared to their counterparts, with many struggling to cover basic expenses and unable to save.