Age of Main Care Recipient by Age of Caregiver - United States 2015

Recipient Age Caregiver Age
18 to 49 years 50 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years or older
Average Recipient Age 63.5% 73.9% 77.0% 77.1%
Recipient 18 to 49 years 18% 11% 8% 8%
Recipient 50 to 74 years 52% 25% 33% 19%
Recipient 75+ years 29% 64% 59% 73%

Source: AARP Public Policy Institute, National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in the United States 2015.