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Caregivers for Older People in Latin America and the Caribbean: Overburdened and Underpaid

October 23, 2024 by Beatrice Fabiani Leave a Comment

In Latin America and the Caribbean, there are currently 8 million older people with care needs, and due to rapid population aging, this figure is projected to triple by 2050. To cater to the needs of older people, there is a workforce of 3 million paid caregivers, and at least 8 million unpaid caregivers in the region. Yet, the people who provide care for older people—face … [Read more...] about Caregivers for Older People in Latin America and the Caribbean: Overburdened and Underpaid

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