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As Baby Boomers reach an age requiring more health care and specialized housing arrangements, caring for one’s family and friends will soon become an increasingly daunting responsibility for many.
While the number of people over the age of 80-years-old is projected to increase by nearly 80% by 2030, the number of caregivers is estimated to increase by only 1%.
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Inside: Caregiving Stories
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Health, Science & EnvironmentMany Ohioans are aging. As a larger percent of Ohio's population crosses into their 60s, experts say the state should prepare with changes to the tax code and policies that support people aging at home.
