The U.S. heavily depends on immigrant workers for elderly care, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers originating from other countries. This reliance is becoming increasingly critical as the demand for caregivers rises.
President Trump’s immigration policies may exacerbate existing workforce shortages in the elder care sector. This could lead to increased wages for caregivers, subsequently raising the costs of elder care for families.
As the elderly population in the United States reaches record levels, the implications of these workforce challenges are becoming more pronounced.