Seniors are the only age group that saw a rise in poverty in 2024, Census Bureau data show. Without government help, it could get worse, experts say. Poverty is on the rise, but only among seniors, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual poverty report. Based on...
Medicaid cuts under President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package will harm family caregivers, experts warn, by reducing access to health care for themselves and the people they care for, which could then lead to more caregiving responsibilities. The...
A new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that more than 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers — and they’re managing financial risks, poor health and isolation. A growing number of Americans — more than 63 million, or...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report finds the number of family caregivers has grown in the U.S. by 20 million over the past decade. The report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving finds 63 million Americans now serve as a family caregiver. “We have folks...
Jason Resendez leads the National Alliance for Caregiving, which studies and supports Americans who care for someone with a chronic illness, medical complexity, disability, or other health care needs. He spoke to Aging in America News about the dire consequences of...
In Arroyo Seco, N.M., Vanessa Herrera routinely inserts a needle into her 6-year-old son’s chest, administering life-saving medication for his rare bleeding disorder. This weekly ritual, made possible by Medicaid, represents the thin line between health and...
