When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Fresh Air Wild Card with Rachel Martin It's Been a Minute Machine Gods Get NPR+ More Podcasts & Shows Search Newsletters NPR Shop Get NPR+ Tiny Desk New Music Friday All Songs Considered Music Features Live Sessions About NPR Diversity Support Careers Press Ethics The high price of caring for aging families AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the options available to us. NPR Your Money LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Your Money When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive November 3, 202612:09 PM ET Heard on Fresh Air Tonya Mosley

AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the options available to us.

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