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When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive

NPR | By Tonya Mosley

Published November 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM EST

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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