The Caregiver Futures Initiative is a research and policy platform examining how caregiving work shapes long-term aging outcomes. It centers the experiences of caregivers, especially migrant caregivers, whose own futures are often overlooked in aging systems.

Caregivers sustain aging societies, yet their own long-term well-being is rarely prioritized. This work asks what happens over time to those who spend years caring for others.

This research examines:

• the aging and long-term well-being of caregivers

• structural gaps within workforce and aging systems

• financial, health, and social outcomes over time

• pathways toward more equitable aging

Structural gaps refer to the disconnect between how caregiving work is organized and how aging systems provide support. Many caregivers contribute essential labor without gaining long-term protections such as retirement security or healthcare access.

Migrant caregivers play a critical role in care systems but often face additional constraints related to immigration status, labor protections, and access to benefits. These factors shape how, and where, they themselves grow old.

This work highlights the need for policies that:

• recognize caregiving as long-term labor

• expand access to benefits and protections

• address inequalities within care systems

• support more equitable aging trajectories

This research speaks to policymakers, scholars, advocacy organizations, and broader audiences interested in aging, migration, and social policy.

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