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…
NYTIMES (Jessica Nutik Zitter) - My Parents Are Old. They Need to Plan for It.
A few small changes to their home and habits will make it much more likely that they can age in their own home.
NPR (Kat McGowan) - She cared for her mother for 14 years. She says she'd do it all over again
Kathy Barnes-Lou cared for her mother for 14 years before her death. She learned that caregiving can bring life's purpose into focus, even as it grinds you down.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What To Expect When Taking Care Of Your Aging Parents | RAISING AMERICA
Maria Portella cared for her mother until she passed away. She details what to expect when taking care of your aging parents
AI:As the American population ages and more citizens find themselves part of a growing generation caught in an affordability squeeze, caregivers like Maria Portella are sharing personal experiences regarding the realities of managing end-of-life care for elderly parents. The complexities of providing long-term support involve navigating emotional challenges and significant logistical burdens that arise when family members must step into caregiving roles after years of shifting demographics and economic pressures.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - How To Balance Guiding Your Aging Parents Vs. 'Being Their Warden' | RAISING AMERICA
Maria Portella cared for her mother until she passed away. She explains how to balance guiding your aging parents versus "being their warden"
AI:Caringgiver Maria Portella discusses the difficult emotional and practical struggle of finding a balance between providing necessary guidance for aging parents and inadvertently acting as their "warden," a challenge that reflects the broader crisis of an overwhelming care system facing an aging American population.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Buying A Porsche Vs. Home Senior Care: Why Is Caring For Aging Parents So Costly? | RAISING AMERICA
In this episode of Reality Check, Elizabeth sits down with CEO of CareYaya and Chairman of Counterforce Health Neal Shah. Together, they discuss the sandwich generation, who are taking care of their Baby Boomer parents, astronomical costs of hiring help to care for aging parents, and how the U.S. compares to other countries with our end-of-life care. Elizabeth also sits down with Maria Portela, who cared for her mother until she passed away. Together, they discuss the financial stress of taking care of a senior at home and the plan Maria and her sisters set when their father died and COVID hit. Need help taking care of a senior at home? Connect with an expert at: Senior Care at home | Companion care | 24/7 Care, Overnight Care, Weekend…