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What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving

Oct 28, 2026 · Kat McGowan

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What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
Cookie Jones, left, quit her job to provide care to her mother who has Alzheimer
Cookie Jones, left, quit her job to provide care to her mother who has Alzheimer

A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.

(Image credit: Tyler Russell)

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