Why are more teenagers becoming caregivers for older family members?

Answer:

Several factors are driving the increase in teen caregiving, including:

• America’s aging population
• Rising dementia rates
• Shortages of professional caregivers
• Increasing home care and assisted living costs
• More multigenerational households
• Families trying to keep aging relatives at home longer

When families lack financial resources or Long-Term Care Insurance, caregiving responsibilities often shift to relatives, including teenagers.