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AARP: Majority Of Arizonans Older Than 45 Serve As Caregivers

AARP of Arizona said more than half of state residents older than 45 are, or have been caregivers to an older adult.

The group’s survey found those caregivers were also often caring for their own kids, or other younger family members. Dana Kennedy, state director for AARP Arizona, spoke about the survey.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.