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Survey: Caregivers Favor Government Funding for Elder Care

4/11/2026

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A University of Michigan survey finds Americans over 50 view long-term care costs differently based on caregiving experience, showing 51% of caregivers and 43% of non-caregivers want the government to primarily fund elder care.
Caregivers, often in their 50s and 60s, express greater concern about care costs, quality, and the financial strain on families.
A separate poll finds families favor direct payments to unpaid caregivers as a solution.

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A University of Michigan survey finds Americans over 50 view long-term care costs differently based on caregiving experience, showing 51% of caregivers and 43% of non-caregivers want the government to primarily fund elder care.
Caregivers, often in their 50s and 60s, express greater concern about care costs, quality, and the financial strain on families.
A separate poll finds families favor direct payments to unpaid caregivers as a solution.