The declining population will make it even harder to care for elders

Renee DeVigne (left) stands with her husband Maurice White behind his mother, Evelyn White at Knollwood Life Plan Community in Washington, D.C. Maurice and his wife are the primary caregivers for Evelyn, who recently turned 104.

Declining population means caring for parents, grandparents, and other relatives could become even more challenging with fewer professionals and family members to pitch in.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage)