The Rising Burden of Elder Care in the United States
February 16, 2026
Rising needs for elder care put a heavy burden on older Americans, on their families and on the public budget.
Population Aging
February 16, 2026
Rising needs for elder care put a heavy burden on older Americans, on their families and on the public budget.
June 19, 2025
If Social Security continues in its current trajectory — and no action is taken by Congress — it will only be able to cover 81% of promised benefits in 2034.
June 12, 2018
Because of population aging, Social Security is projected to exhaust its ability to fund full retirement benefits in 2034; after that time, incoming revenues will only be sufficient to pay 77 % of scheduled retirement benefits.
February 9, 2017
Millions of retirees depend on Social Security. Raising the income level at which contributions are capped could maintain the program's long-run viability without cutting benefits.