U.S. Caregiving System Leaves Significant Unmet Needs Among Aging Adults

Jessica Forden and Teresa Ghilarducci
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Teresa Ghilarducci: Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis (SCEPA), https://www.economicpolicyresearch.org

No 2023-05, SCEPA policy note series. from Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis (SCEPA), The New School

Abstract: America’s eldercare system relies on families to provide care to aging adults, leaving those without family or wealth particularly vulnerable to having their care needs go unmet. 8.3 million people, or 42 percent of adults who have difficulty with tasks like getting dressed, using the toilet, or preparing meals did not receive any help in 2020 (the latest data available). Older adults who do not get the care they need face higher negative health outcomes and disability levels. Expanding Community Medicaid would help all older Americans receive the care they need in old age.

Keywords: Eldercare; care needs; low-income; middle-income Workers; Risk; Older workers; retirement income; retirement; retirement savings; caregivers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E21 E24 I14 J32 J38 J62 J83 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8 pages
Date: 2023-12
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