In fact, current caregivers estimate they spend on average $300 a month caring for their loved ones.
In fact, only 13 percent of voters agree that their state government is doing enough for family caregivers.
The majority of voters, across political parties, also support such a tax credit.
The main sample utilized an age-targeted landline and cell phone registered voter list obtained from Aristotle International.
Respondents were selected at random from the main sample list to be dialed.
American Directions Research Group (ADRG) asked to speak with the registered voter listed on the file.
The interviews averaged 22 minutes in length and were conducted in English and Spanish.
Interviews were conducted from July 16 to August 13, 2024.
The data is weighted by age, gender, race and ethnicity, and AARP membership status.
Percentages reported are rounded.
This report highlights results from 1,126 registered voters 40-plus who reside in Illinois.
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Generally, caregivers give providers high marks.
