The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January, primarily in care roles for older Americans, with 124,000 positions in social assistance and healthcare. This demand for home health aides and nursing assistants is rising due to an aging population, yet these jobs offer modest pay and high turnover rates. Approximately 87% of the direct care workforce is female, and many workers face burnout despite low entry barriers. As the population ages, the strain on this workforce will intensify, exacerbated by immigration restrictions and funding cuts.
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