Eldercare Workforce Faces Critical Shortage Amid Rising Dementia Cases
The U.S. is experiencing a significant shortage in the eldercare workforce, particularly affecting dementia care. According to a report, the number of Americans living with dementia is expected to double from nearly 7 million in 2025 to 14 million over the next 35 years. This surge coincides with a dwindling supply of direct care workers, many of whom are immigrants facing political and economic challenges. The shortage is exacerbated by low pay, poor working conditions, and high turnover rates, leading to a critical deficit in nursing homes and eldercare facilities. Families are increasingly burdened with the responsibility of caring for aging relatives, often without adequate support. The situation is further strained by restrictive immigration policies that threaten the workforce, many of whom are noncitizen workers. 
