wilsonjames+FollowDementia’s Hidden Price Tag: $224B in Unpaid CareDid you know the real cost of dementia care isn’t just medical bills? Family and friends are putting in $224 billion worth of unpaid care every year—yep, BILLION. Some states like West Virginia see families spending over $60k a year in time and resources, way more than places like DC. It’s wild how much caregivers sacrifice, often giving up jobs or personal time. Makes you wonder: who’s really paying for dementia care in America? #DementiaAwareness #Caregivers #HealthCosts #Health #BodyHealth10Share
Richard Jones+FollowWho’ll Care for Grandma If Caregivers Leave?Imagine your grandma needing help, but the person who cares for her is terrified of being deported. That’s the reality for many elder care workers right now. With stricter immigration policies and low pay, caregivers are leaving or being pushed out, and there’s no backup plan. The need for elder care is exploding, but the workforce is shrinking. If things don’t change, who’s going to look after our aging loved ones? This is a crisis nobody’s ready for. #ElderCareCrisis #Immigration #Caregivers #Safety4545Share
