CONCORD — More than 48 million people nationwide become unpaid caregivers for an adult family member or friend each year, and new survey data says on average, they spend more than $7,000 a year to provide that care. A bill before Congress would provide eligible caregivers with a tax credit of up to $5,000 to offset those expenses.

Todd Fahey, state director of AARP New Hampshire, said the Granite State is home to roughly 177,000 family caregivers.

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