Elderly Caregivers Face Mounting Costs as Government Aid Dries Up

The cost of in-home elder care has been skyrocketing in recent years, rising at a rate more than three times faster than inflation as of November 2025. According to the AARP, caregivers in the United States are now spending an average of $7,242 out of their own pockets each year to provide this essential support for their elderly loved ones.

Unfortunately, the situation has been exacerbated by cuts to federal spending on programs that previously helped alleviate this financial strain. And with the longest government shutdown in history still ongoing, the little remaining assistance has quickly dried up, leaving vulnerable families to bear the brunt of these soaring costs.

Experts warn that without immediate action to address this crisis, the burden on elderly caregivers will only continue to grow, potentially forcing many to make difficult choices about the level of care they can provide. As the population ages, finding sustainable solutions to this pressing issue has never been more crucial.