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Caregiving costs rose 60 percent in five years

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 28 October 2026, 13:05 UTC ·9 sec listen

A new AARP study finds family caregivers’ out-of-pocket expenses have climbed about 60 percent over the past five years, outpacing increases in gas and rent. The rising costs can add pressure to people already supporting loved ones.

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