ARIZONAAs Arizona's population ages, who will provide care?Marlene Carrasco earns $20 an hour helping take care of 85-year-old Carmen Garcia. Among the tasks she performs as a paid caregiver is washing and folding Garcia’s laundry.Daniel Gonzalez/The Arizona RepublicMarlene Carrasco uses her phone to keep Carmen Garcia’s son updated on what his mother ate and did during her visits.Daniel Gonzalez/The Arizona RepublicMarlene Carrasco has taken care of aging adults in their homes for nearly 30 years.Mark Henle/The RepublicAlong with providing care, Carrasco plays games with and helps entertain Carmen Garcia in her Phoenix apartment.Mark Henle/The Republic"It takes a lot of patience and a lot of empathy," Carrasco said.Mark Henle/The RepublicGarcia lives with her 60-year-old son Gabe Martinez, who is the liturgical music director at Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic Church in Carefree.Mark Henle/The Republic"It's a great relief because I don't have to worry about my mom, about whether she's had something to eat" or is being taken care of, Martinez said.Mark Henle/The Republic