Supporting Family Caregivers in Minnesota

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

November Is National Family Caregivers Month

Newly released AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that one in five adults (21%) in Minnesota are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.

Minnesota Caregiver Resource Guide
AARP is here to help with information and resources on caregiver life balance, financial and legal issues, care at home, health.

Caregiving Events and News
Access a list of upcoming caregiving events and local news related to caregiving.

Quick Tips for Caregivers
Check out how to use simple household items to solve everyday challenges

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Minnesota Caregivers: Know Your New Paid Leave Rights

Learn how Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law supports caregivers with time off to care for loved ones.

Employers: Get Ready for Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law

Get key details on how the new law affects workplaces and what employers should do to prepare.

Add Your Name and Join the Fight

We're calling on lawmakers to help you and our nation’s 48 million family caregivers save time and money — and get more support.

But we need your help. We’re asking caregivers, and people who support caregivers, across the country to raise their hands and show lawmakers that they can’t ignore the needs of so many Americans.

Add your name and join the fight for family caregivers!