Caring for the elderly: a challenge for the Dominican Republic

Families in the Dominican Republic are facing increasing economic and personal costs to care for elderly parents and grandparents. The situation highlights a growing strain on households as they shoulder the primary burden of eldercare.

Demographic shifts within the country are compounding the issue. An aging population combined with declining birth rates suggests that the challenge of eldercare will significantly intensify in the coming decades, posing a broader societal test for the nation.