Let’s take a look at the economics of aging — and ageism — as we start 2026

It seems timely to take a look at 2025 to highlight “happenings in aging.” Here are a few areas I selected to discuss some challenges, trends as well as advances.

Caregiving. “New Report Reveals Crisis Point for America’s 63 million Family Caregivers.” This AARP headline says it all.  The report indicates nearly one in four adults provide family caregiving and in most cases the care recipient is an older adult. Caregivers often are ill-prepared for their role and often provide care with little or no support.