Elder Skelter

“While caring for an aging person can be financially and emotionally draining for adult children, the undertaking raises a separate set of challenges for spouses … The ranks of older adults caring for fellow older adults are only expected to increase as lifespans lengthen and family sizes shrink: Adults 65 and older are projected to account for about 1 in 4 Americans by 2050, up more than 30 percent from 2024. That compares with 1 in 10 in the 1980s.” WaPo (Gift Article): Why more seniors are being asked to care for their partners — alone.