Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection

By: Chao Guo, University of Pennsylvania; Charlotte Ren, University of Pennsylvania, and John J. DiIulio Jr., University of Pennsylvania, The Conversation

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Published: December 11, 2025

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By Chao Guo, University of Pennsylvania; Charlotte Ren, University of Pennsylvania, and John J. DiIulio Jr., University of Pennsylvania

Long-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.

The U.S. health care system is so hard to navigate that experts can find it aggravating. Even when people who need help with activities of daily living – …

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