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People Who Care for an Elderly Parent or Other Loved One Face Soaring Costs

AARP says the average caregiver now spends 31% of income on food, housing and medical costs as caregiving demands keep rising.

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Caregivers spend an average of $11,500 per year looking after an aging parent, relative or friend, up roughly 60% since 2021, according to AARP.

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What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving

A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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