Top Economist Warns of Unsustainable System Due to Aging Population and Home Healthcare Strain
A top economist warns that the current economic system is unsustainable due to the strain on home healthcare services as the baby boomer generation ages. The sector has grown significantly, adding 693,000 jobs in 2025, but challenges remain as unpaid elder care could disrupt the labor market. The situation is highlighted by the disproportionate impact of home healthcare workers on the broader economy.
Topics: aging population baby boomers economic sustainability home healthcare labor market