Most people were cared for by family, not professionals

Partners and daughters were the most common caregivers for people who needed help with daily activities.

Note: For those 65 and older who needed and received long-term care in 2020 and 2021.
Source: New York Times/KFF Health News analysis of Health and Retirement Study data for 2020 and 2021 By By Albert Sun and Holly K. Hacker