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Caregiving Becomes Unexpected Job for Many Americans

Updated 2026-06-16 13:55 UTC 1 source Negative

With baby boomers turning 80, caregiving is emerging as an unexpected job for millions of Americans. The physical and financial toll on caregivers is significant.

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As baby boomers turn 80, caregiving is the unexpected job more Americans face

“It’s 24/7 and it never goes away”: Some 23 million people care for an older adult — and it’s depleting them physically, mentally and financially.

2026-06-16 13:49 UTC