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Family caregiving is the cornerstone of long-term care for older adults, especially in underserved communities.  This care, however, poses significant challenges and often requires financial sacrifices from caregivers.  In response, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers have proposed various options to alleviate the financial strain, but it remains unclear which options would most benefit the caregivers…

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While family caregivers are the backbone of the long-term services and supports (LTSS) system of care, caregiving is challenging and often comes at a financial cost for caregivers, from both the direct costs incurred in providing care and the reduced labor market earnings in order to provide caregiving.  As a result, many caregivers could end…

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Families face soaring costs and mounting pressures in taking care of their loved ones. ‘I never feel truly free.’