Celebrating the Joy of Being a Caregiver
Too often, caregiving is framed as only a burden but a recent study found that nearly all caregivers (91%) say it gives them the chance to bond more deeply with the senior in their care and brings them emotional rewards and personal growth
From The LifeMinute.TV Team
June 19, 2025
Across the United States, a quiet revolution of compassion is taking place in living rooms, kitchens, and communities, with more than 53 million Americans serving as caregivers. And the face of family and professional care is changing, bringing both challenges and unexpected joy. A recent national survey by Comfort Keepers a company that operates more than 600 offices nationwide of caregivers who deliver uplifting support to seniors, found that 74% of caregivers say the experience has become one of the most rewarding chapters of their life…
Too often, caregiving is framed as only a burden but in the recent study it was found that nearly all caregivers (91%) say it gives them the chance to bond more deeply with the senior in their care and brings them emotional rewards and personal growth. That’s why we Comfort Keepers created The National Day of Joy, held annually in June to shift the narrative, celebrating caregiving not just as a responsibility, but as a privilege. Our caregivers bring light and laughter into the lives of seniors every day, and that joy is worth honoring.
This year’s National Day of Joy coincides with Comfort Keepers' partnership with PBS and their upcoming Caregiving documentary which shares the untold stories of caregiving and the joy it brings.
The goal of the documentary is to amplify these voices, to show the emotional landscape of caregiving in America. It’s not just about stress or sacrifice, it’s about love, resilience, and yes, joy.
Comfort Keepers, says it’s not just about managing the challenges that come with aging, it's about embracing the possibilities and celebrating the positive changes that come with each passing day.
The survey also found that caregiving often starts unexpectedly. Nearly half (43% of caregivers never expected to find themselves filling the role of a caregiver for a senior), highlighting how unexpected and life-changing the caregiving journey can be. This underscores the importance of raising awareness and preparing individuals for a responsibility that often arrives without warning.
One of the biggest gaps we see in families today is a lack of preparation when it comes to senior care. In fact, only about a third of Americans say their aging parents have a plan in place. Too often, those important conversations only happen after a health crisis, when stress is high and options feel limited. But aging doesn’t have to be reactive, it can be joyful, even empowering, when we plan ahead.
Many Americans see caregiving in their future, with 73% of them expecting to care for a loved one someday, signaling a growing awareness of the responsibilities ahead.
To learn more about Comfort Keepers and how you can help support a senior loved one’s caregiving journey and about The National Day of Joy which will be celebrated in more than 100 locations across the country visit comfortkeepers.com.