US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Making a Career of Caring for Others
By 2030, more than 1 in 5 people in the United States are expected to be ages 65 and older, and nearly 70% of all adults who reach age 65 will eventually require some type of long-term services and supports. As the need for long-term care services grows, so too will demand for the many occupations that provide these services. We recognize that many caregivers in the U.S. are unpaid friends or family members. But here’s a look at several growing caregiver occupations that are employed in the home health care services industry.