We discussed AARP's new report released in July on caregiving in the U.S. for 2025. The report highlights the need for policy changes, including federal tax credits, paid family leave, and better training for caregivers. The discussion also touched on the importance of treating caregiving as a respected profession and the potential role of immigration in addressing caregiving shortages.

Linda Sherman pointed out that the AARP report data did not show youth caregivers, an issue illuminated in Bradley Cooper’s recent PBS Caregiving documentary. The July 2025 AARP family caregiving report eliminates anyone under 18 from its tables and puts 18 to 49 into one segment. The latest statistics we can find on caregiving youth are from this December 2023 Report on Caregiving Youth from The Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative.

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
AARP 7-24-25 Caregiving in the US 2025 by AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving
https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/caregiving-in-the-us-2025/

The report: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/caregiving-in-us-2025.doi.10.26419-2fppi.00373.001.pdf

AARP 7-24-25 AARP-NAC Report Finds 45% Increase in Americans Providing Care by Paul Wynn
Study reveals 63 million Americans are now family caregivers, facing rising stress, health risks and financial strain
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/caregiving-in-us-survey-2025/

7-24-25 The 19th News Number of family caregivers is surging by Barbara Rodriguez
New report shows they’re managing financial risks, poor health and isolation.
https://19thnews.org/2025/07/family-caregivers-surging-aarp

We referenced we heard about the report from Sherri Snelling’s 7-25-25 LinkedIn post
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sherrisnelling_cgus2025-longevityventure-activity-7354570701191700482-nMAy

Related discussion kicked off by Benjamin Surmi on Treating Physical Labor Workers in Care Settings with Respect.

Benjamin mentioned the Teton AI tool as being helpful in senior living settings. This is a well-funded Danish company.

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.

Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

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7-29-25 LinkedIn Show Post

Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman