NYTIMES (Amanda Su, Emily Holzknecht and Jan Kobal) - ‘You Do It Because They’re Your Parents’
Behind closed doors, millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they’ll ever take on: caring for their aging parents.
AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - America's missing middle: The shrinking 45-64 population
Data: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios America has a missing-middle problem — and this one is demographic. Why it matters: The shrinking 45-64 population could leave fewer experienced adults to run institutions, mentor younger workers and care for the fast-growing population behind them. - This is the Gen X-ish squeeze: The age group includes most of Generation X, plus younger baby boomers. - It also overlaps with the "sandwich generation" years, when many adults are juggling children, aging parents, careers and their own retirement worries. By the numbers: The U.S. population ages 45-64 fell by 2.68 million from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2025, according to new Census Bureau…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Your retirement benefits could be in TROUBLE — Here's the new timeline
A new report from the Social Security and Medicare trustees says retirement benefits could run out sooner than expected. The timeline could lead to automatic benefit reductions if Congress fails to act. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer has the story. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AMERICANTHINKER - Left behind
What was the fate of the elderly white citizens who couldn’t afford to move to the suburbs during the white flight era of the 1960s and 1970s?
DAILYCALLER (Ireland Owens) - US Careening Toward Healthcare Crisis Amid Deportations And Shortages
'Demographic shifts'
NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - Social Security retirement fund expected to fall short sooner, in 2032
Combining Social Security and disability would cover full benefits until the third quarter of 2034: Report.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Government spending on seniors' benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
The Joint Economic Committee’s 2026 report shows that non-interest federal spending on Social Security and Medicare payouts will climb from 45% to 52% over the next decade.
NPR (Elena Moore) - In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
DAILYCALLER (Mary Rooke) - ROOKE: Sad Sacks Have A Plan For Grandma, Grandpa And You Aren’t In It
This is the fate for those who don't care
NYTIMES (Paula Span) - The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
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