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The Elder-Care Delusion
The Netherlands spends more per capita on publicly funded elder care than any other country, yet nearly half of elderly Dutch residents still rely on informal family and friend care. In the U.S., over 80% of elderly individuals needing care depend on kin, challenging the misconception that professional care is more prevalent. The article highlights that even with higher public investment, informal care remains dominant globally.
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