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The Cost of Growing Old in America

πŸ“° Crosscut πŸ• July 16, 2026 at 5:45 AM
The Cost of Growing Old in America

More than 80% of Americans over 65 needing care must rely on support from family and friends. Lucy Schiller’s new book “Aging Out” draws on the author’s personal experience caring for her grandmother during the Covid-19 pandemic. Schiller speaks about the financial reality of eldercare today.