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The Home Care Crisis for Aging Boomers | Concord News
As four million baby boomers hit age 80 this year—and more will follow—America faces a crisis: a severe shortage of home care aides. These low-paid, high-demand workers, earning just $16.78 an hour on average, are essential for helping seniors stay independent at home. Without them, many seniors risk costly institutional care. With federal projections calling for 5 million aides by 2034 but only 4.3 million available, states like Ohio are stepping up—with wage hikes and collaboration—to fill the gap and keep seniors living comfortably in their own homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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