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Caring for an aging loved one? We want to hear from you [1]

['Priscilla Totiyapungprasert', 'More Priscilla Totiyapungprasert', 'El Paso Matters']

Date: 2024-04-24  

More than 91,000 El Paso residents are ages 65 and older, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates. As reports indicate El Paso’s relatively young population is aging, Texas is experiencing a shortage in geriatricians, nursing home workers and home attendants who assist people with day-to-day activities.

That doesn’t include family and friends who dedicate their own time and resources to care for their loved ones.

When I think about my own parents, and conversations I’ve had with friends and coworkers at El Paso Matters, I realize many of us are facing similar situations: What will we do when the time comes to care for our family the way they cared for us? Will we be ready for it – logistically, emotionally and financially?

We want to hear more about your experiences for our coverage on the state of elder care in El Paso. Contact me at Priscilla.Totiya@elpasomatters.org or fill out the form below to share your story.

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