Caregivers are individuals who provide physical, emotional, or financial support to a family member or loved one who is unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age. Caregivers can range from family members, such as parents caring for a child with special needs, to professional caregivers who work in nursing homes or hospice care facilities. Caregiving can be a rewarding but challenging role, as caregivers often face high levels of stress, burnout, and financial strain. Research in this area may focus on the unique needs and experiences of caregivers, interventions to support caregivers, and policies to better support and recognize the important work that caregivers do.