Commonwealth Fund November 2, 2023
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Millions of family caregivers play important roles in allowing Medicare beneficiaries to remain in their homes and communities
To further support family caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries, the Biden administration could increase access to in-home benefits and test methods to compensate caregivers for their services
Medicare beneficiaries needing help at home often depend on unpaid family caregivers for their health and well-being. Caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health, emotional status, and finances. These consequences threaten to undermine millions of family caregivers. The crisis will deepen as the population ages. By the year 2060, the number of people in the United States age 85 and older is estimated to be nearly triple what it was in 2020.
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