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Confronting The Nation's Crisis Of Care
By 2030, the Census Bureau estimates that the nation's population will consist of more adults over 65 than children.
As the youngest of the baby boomers enter their sixties, and younger adults are having children later in life, many Americans – from Gen Z to Gen X – are finding themselves sandwiched between taking care of elderly parents and young kids at the same time.
Today's 65-year-olds have a 70 percent likelihood of needing long-term care in the future, all while the supply of home health aides is dwindling.
Nursing homes are also increasingly costly and inaccessible for families of low and moderate incomes.
We discuss what it's like to balance caring for young kids and aging adults simultaneously and managing your money or time as a family caregiver.
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As the youngest of the baby boomers enter their sixties, and younger adults are having children later in life, many Americans – from Gen Z to Gen X – are finding themselves sandwiched between taking care of elderly parents and young kids at the same time.
Today's 65-year-olds have a 70 percent likelihood of needing long-term care in the future, all while the supply of home health aides is dwindling.
Nursing homes are also increasingly costly and inaccessible for families of low and moderate incomes.
We discuss what it's like to balance caring for young kids and aging adults simultaneously and managing your money or time as a family caregiver.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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By 2030, the Census Bureau estimates that the nation's population will consist of more adults over 65 than children.
As the youngest of the baby boomers enter their sixties, and younger adults are having children later in life, many Americans – from Gen Z to Gen X – are finding themselves sandwiched between taking care of elderly parents and young kids at the same time.
Today's 65-year-olds have a 70 percent likelihood of needing long-term care in the future, all while the supply of home health aides is dwindling.
Nursing homes are also increasingly costly and inaccessible for families of low and moderate incomes.
We discuss what it's like to balance caring for young kids and aging adults simultaneously and managing your money or time as a family caregiver.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
As the youngest of the baby boomers enter their sixties, and younger adults are having children later in life, many Americans – from Gen Z to Gen X – are finding themselves sandwiched between taking care of elderly parents and young kids at the same time.
Today's 65-year-olds have a 70 percent likelihood of needing long-term care in the future, all while the supply of home health aides is dwindling.
Nursing homes are also increasingly costly and inaccessible for families of low and moderate incomes.
We discuss what it's like to balance caring for young kids and aging adults simultaneously and managing your money or time as a family caregiver.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
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