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Women shoulder burden of caregiving as U.S. population ages

As America’s population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers

03/30/2024

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Women shoulder burden of caregiving as U.S. population ages

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As America’s population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers

Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that’s projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans’ needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden of caring for them. Ali Rogin speaks with some women about their experiences and author Emily Kenway about the often unseen costs of caregiving.

03/30/2024

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