AZ HCR2035

Arizona's population over 85 years old is projected to reach 287,000 by 2032, with 70% of Alzheimer's patients living at home requiring assistance with daily activities.

Approximately 855,000 Arizona adults provided unpaid care to relatives or friends in 2009, contributing an estimated 818 million hours valued at $9.4 billion annually.

Nearly three-fourths of older people in the community receiving personal assistance relied exclusively on unpaid caregivers, and most prefer to remain in their homes rather than nursing facilities.

The Legislature recognizes caregiving as a vital profession and supports innovative methods to encourage and sustain family caregivers providing in-home support for older, vulnerable, or disabled adults.

The Legislature endorses state policies, programs, and agencies that provide information and education on supporting older, vulnerable, or disabled adults through both family and professional caregivers.