Divorce after age 50—often called “gray divorce”—has nearly doubled since the 1990s. While much attention is given to dividing assets, retirement accounts, and the family home, there is one critical issue that is rarely discussed: Who will provide care as we age? For many couples, marriage has served as an informal long-term care plan. Spouses step in during illness. They provide transportation after surgery. They manage medications, meals, and household responsibilities when
