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Story summary
- In January 2026, U.S. added 130,000 jobs, with 124,000 in at-home care and long-term facilities.
- The growth signals a shift to labor-intensive care jobs driven by an aging population.
- The workforce faces low pay and high turnover, with many workers earning below the median.
- Immigration restrictions and Medicaid funding cuts further complicate staffing needs.
- Experts warn that without more workers, care demand will strain the system for the next 30 years.
