America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Care Facilities
November 15th, 2021
Home Care Crisis in Canada - Ontario Sees Mass Exodus of Caregivers from In-Home Care to Facilities Leaving Families Behind
More people need long-term health care worldwide, including in Canada. However, home health services are finding it hard to staff providers leaving families in a lurch.
Homecare
November 12th, 2021
Simple Safety Tips Help Older Family Members Maintain Independence
Demographics show we live in an aging society and more older people are living alone trying to maintain their independence. Taking steps to make the home safer will reduce accidents and the need for long-term health care.
Government
November 10th, 2022
IRS Reveals 2022 Long-Term Care Tax Deduction Amounts and HSA Contribution Limits
There are several tax benefits available for those who own qualified Long-Term Care Insurance. The IRS has released new deduction amounts for 2022. Taking advantage of tax benefits makes planning more affordable.
Homecare
November 10th, 2021
Rising Need for Long-Term Care Increasing Dependency on Family
Insurance company research reinforces the rising need for long-term health care and the impact on family and finances. The denial of aging flies in the face of the realities of aging and changing health.
Homecare
November 9th, 2021
Coping Tips When a Loved One Enters Hospice
The end-of-life is never easy on loved ones, and hospice offers the care and compassion necessary on a person's final days or weeks. Hospice also helps the family deal with the grief that comes with a loved one who is dying.
November 7th, 2021
President Honors Family Caregivers During Long-Term Care Awareness Month
President Biden has declared November as National Family Caregivers Month. The month is already known as Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and the linkage shows the importance of planning.
January 13th, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court Says Feds Emergency COVID-19 Vaccination Rules for Health Care Workers Can Go Forward.
U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Biden administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S. But the court blocked the administration from enforcing its sweeping vaccine-or-test requirements for large private companies.
Health
November 6th, 2021
Diabetics Need to Take Care of Their Feet - Ways to Protect Your Feet Now
People with diabetes can have neuropathy in their feet, leading to numerous health problems and higher risks of falls leading to long-term health care. Feet health is vital.
Care Facilities
November 4th, 2021
New Data Shows Length of Nursing Home Use. Data Can Be Used for Planning.
Most long-term health care is delivered at home, but nursing homes costs are very high and devastating. New data from California shows how costly care can be.
Pets
November 3rd, 2021
Dogs for Dementia - Our Best Friends Helping Those with Memory Loss
More people worldwide live with dementia, and dogs play a huge role by being an essential part of the care team. Trained dog can ease the stress and anxiety otherwise placed on the family.
People
November 2nd, 2021
Michael J. Fox: "We Have the Answers in Us." Parkinson's Research Accelerating Treatments.
Michael J. Fox focuses on research and treatment of Parkinson's that he has suffered from since age 29. He wants to put his foundation out of business, but one billion dollars later, the effort continues.
Government
April 25th, 2024
Multiple States Considering Implementing Long-Term Care Tax
Nineteen states, including California and New York, are considering following Washington's lead in taxing those who do not own Long-Term Care Insurance. These plans may vary dramatically, but they illustrate the importance of planning now to protect assets, access quality care, and even avoid tax in the decades ahead.
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