About half of family caregivers in Tennessee who are age 50 and older also hold down a job.
Nearly three out of four respondents say their responsibilities have caused emotional stress.
Another 73% were in favor of paid leave for family caregivers.
Those policies received more support among Democrats than Republicans or independents.
Ease with tech varied by age.
The AARP research was conducted October 20November 9, 2021.
The sample, provided by Aristotle International, was of voters ages 50-plus registered to vote in Tennessee.
Landlines and cell phones were used to contact 1,001 people and the data were weighted by age and gender.
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Generally, caregivers give providers high marks.
