Some states raise pay for home caregivers as shortage looms
States are raising pay for home caregivers to address a shortage of workers as the baby boomer generation ages. Caregivers face low national median wages, such as $16.78 an hour in 2024. Experts warn that by 2030, Americans over 65 will outnumber those under 18.
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- Caregiving Crisis: Nearly 1 in 4 US adults serve as caregivers for relatives with complex needs