Understanding Caregiver Needs in Maryland

Prepared by the Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council, Maryland Department of Human Resources

The Maryland Caregivers Support Coordinating Council conducted a state‐wide survey in 2014‐2015 to understand the most important needs of caregivers in Maryland. More than 1,700 people from across the state responded. Key features of the survey include:

• Examined issues across the lifespan (i.e. all ages)
• Available in print and online
• Spanish language survey available
• Achieved broad geographic representation across the state
• Conducted wide outreach in the community