Drea Parker in North Carolina now lives on the property she grew up on, but in her own custom-made tiny home.
Giving back to aging parents doesn’t tend to hurt wealth-building — until you break it down by race/ethnicity.
After 30 years in interior design, Caroline Day went back to school for a new career. Caring for her aging mother changed those plans.
“I wear the badge of caregiver proudly,” said Kipper Hendrick, who’s been caring for her parents for more than 20 years.
The U.S. is on track to lose more immigrants than it gains in 2026. That means fewer workers paying taxes, building homes, growing food, and caring for an aging population.
“I actually did have to drop down my hours,” said Julie Yang, a nurse and a mother of six. “Now I'm feeling kind of anxious about it.”
Experts worry that restrictions on immigration could lead to a shortage of caregivers as the U.S. population grows older and more infirm.
The term refers to adults caring for both older parents and children — which takes a toll on mental, physical and financial health.
Following a stroke and Parkinsonism diagnosis, the family of Carol Lawler decided it would be best to come — and live — together.
A new initiative from the Labor Department aims to up outreach and enforcement related to such issues.
