Caregiving is an essential yet under-recognized pillar of healthcare. Across the globe, family members primarily, but also paid aids, and volunteers devote immense emotional, mental, and physical energy in supporting older adults in community—often without adequate infrastructure or finances. The burden is only expected to grow as the U.S. populations disproportionately ages beyond 65 years and access to paid caregivers diminishes due to cost and workforce shortages.
