Ask Me is new Web site designed to help caregivers cut through red tape . At least 44 million Americans care for chronically ill , disabled , elderly family members . Eighty percent of long - term care is provided by family members . Kim Mickens , 49 , has always been the caregiver among her eight brothers and sisters . The cost -- if family caregivers were paid -- would be $ 375 billion .
Ask Me is new Web site designed to help caregivers cut through red tape . At least 44 million Americans care for chronically ill , disabled , elderly family members . Eighty percent of long - term care is provided by family members . The cost -- if family caregivers were paid -- would be $ 375 billion .