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Caregiving Costs Rise Significantly, Impacting Voters

  • AARP study shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs increased by about 60% in the last five years.
  • New polling suggests support for family adult caregivers could influence midterm voters.
  • Caregiving for adult relatives can cost thousands of dollars.
  • Proposals to support family adult caregivers may impact competitive congressional races.
  • The rising cost of caregiving is becoming a significant concern for many families.