Key Findings for
Post-9/11 Caregivers
According to the 2024 RAND Study
Among the 14.3 million military/veteran caregivers in the United States, 1.5 million
(10.3%) provide care to veterans or service members who served after 9/11.
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Over half are under age 35
Over half work
full time
52% have a child under the age of 18 in the household
Post-9/11 caregiver Jenna
Malone with husband Issac
29% are siblings,
in-laws, or other relatives
18% are friends or neighbors
12% are
children or children-in-law
The latest RAND research shows the growing need for mental health care
and financial support.
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35% are spouses or partners
Nearly 84% of post-9/11 caregivers report high levels of perceived stress.
3 in 10 meet probable criteria for depression.
6 in 10 are feeling excessively burdened by the caregiving responsibilities.
Nearly 1 in 10 have had thoughts of suicide in the past year.
36% of post-9/11 caregivers have an income below 130% of the federal poverty line.
60% reported difficulty paying bills.
Over half have no rainy-day funds set aside.
44% have no health insurance coverage.
Many caregivers of post-9/11 service members and veterans are juggling
full-time jobs and "sandwich caregiving" along with their other responsibilities.
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Among the 14.3 million military/veteran caregivers in the United States, 1.5 million (10.3%) provide care to veterans or service members who served after 9/11.
Many caregivers of post-9/11 service members and veterans are juggling full-time jobs and "sandwich caregiving" along with their other responsibilities.
The latest RAND research shows the growing need for mental health care
and financial support.
NEXT: How WWP Can Help
The RAND study shows ...
Nearly 84% of post-9/11 caregivers report high levels of perceived stress.
3 in 10 meet probable criteria for depression.
6 in 10 are feeling excessively burdened by the caregiving responsibilities.
Nearly 1 in 10 have had thoughts of suicide in the past year.
Warrior Care Network
Independence Program
Project Odyssey
WWP Talk
36% of post-9/11 caregivers have an income below 130% of the federal poverty line.
60% reported difficulty paying bills.
Over half have no rainy-day funds set aside.
44% have no health insurance coverage.
Financial Readiness
Benefits Services
Warriors to Work