Older Americans are increasingly finding themselves at a crossroads where they must choose between their established careers and the financial burden of caring for aging parents. Many have left jobs, reduced hours, or struggled to secure employment after taking extended breaks to provide care. As costs of nursing homes stay high, the choice often leans towards personal caregiving. Individuals like Maylia Tsen, who left a well-paying VP role to care for her parents, illustrate the difficult but common predicament faced by many in this demographic, significantly challenging their reintegration into the workforce.
Older Americans are facing a difficult choice: leave behind a career they've built for decades to care for their parents, or stay at their job and cover the high cost of care.
Many older Americans told Business Insider they weren't able to land back on their feet after taking years off from work to care for their aging parents.
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