I wanted to care for my parents as they got older. The reality is proving to be more difficult.

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The author with her parents.
The author vowed to care for her parents as they aged.

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I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.

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John Nuar with his family
John Nuar's father went into memory care in 2021 after years of living with his family.

John Nuar

I get 50 free days of eldercare through my job at Bank of America. It's eased the pressure of caring for my mom.

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A woman in a reclining chair with her daughter next to her.
Jennifer Edmondson with her 68-year-old mom, Annette.

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My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 65. Her care would have cost $10,000 a month, so I quit and became her caregiver.

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A daughter and her mother
Jessica C. Guthrie cares for her mother 24/7.

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I started caregiving to support myself through nursing school. A 96-year-old man became one of my best friends.

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Jake Benoit with one of the seniors he cares for.

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My dad's dementia care costs $9,000 a month. I'm selling my parents' home to pay for it.

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Keith Pavlick and his parents
Keith Pavlick has been caring for his parents as their health has declined.

Keith Pavlick

My dad's dementia care cost $17,000 a month. It wiped out his life savings in 16 months.

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The author's dad had dementia and needed round-the-clock care.

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The 'millennial daughter tax' is terrifying

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A younger woman looks at an older woman in a nursing home.
Millennials are facing decisions about caring for their aging parents. Lots of those decisions are affecting women.

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Moving close to my mom has helped with parenting and caregiving. My older kids can ride their bikes to her place whenever someone needs something.

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The author said that living close to her mom has made both parenting and helping her mom easier.

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Everyone's focused on AI — but it's aging Americans who are quietly rewiring the job market

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The aging population will likely affect workforce demand.
The aging population will likely affect workforce demand.

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