America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Lifestyle
May 14th, 2026
Addiction Recovery Harder for Those 50+
Alcohol & chemical dependency is not limited to the young. Those over 50 may develop new addictions or continue an old pattern. Rehab requires positive thinking for a sober, healthy life.
Health
July 1st, 2021
Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Test Potential Alzheimer's Cure
Research at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science has brought a major breakthrough that may lead to a cure for Alzheimer's and other dementia. Clinical trials will start soon to test the concept on humans.
People
June 13th, 2021
How to Deal with Ageism Today
If you are over 50 or look older, you have heard age jokes - or worse. Ageism is real. The 'ok boomer' attitude makes it harder to navigate today's world.
Insurance
June 12th, 2021
Big Sky Country Means Big Long-Term Care Costs
There is a growing demand for long-term care services in Montana as the state is getting older and fewer family members can provide the needed care. Planning is essential.
Homecare
June 11th, 2021
Best Ways to Help Move Person with Dementia
Helping a dementia patient move requires careful planning, a lot of patience, and understanding. Preparing your loved one makes the process easier. Finding the right type of long-term care is also essential.
Homecare
December 4th, 2025
North Carolina Seeing Growing Cost for Long-Term Care
North Carolina sees population growth as it has become a retirement destination for many in the U.S. Increasing demand for long-term care is raising costs.
Health
June 9th, 2021
Mental Health Challenges Make Caregiving Difficult
We often forget about the mental health challenges we face when we need long-term care, or a family member is receiving care. The COVID-19 virus crisis has made this much worse.
June 8th, 2021
Quilting Becoming Popular Again - Yes, You Can Learn
What is old is new again. This is true of quilting. Many people are looking for new hobbies, and many people have started to learn quilting. Keeping your mind and body active is always important, and quilting can fit the bill and be fun as well.
Lifestyle
June 7th, 2021
Purchase Reverse Mortgage for Your Dream Home
Reverse mortgages can fund long-term care, LTC Insurance, provide retirement cash flow, and even get you your dream retirement home - if you're 62 or older, this is an option.
Government
June 7th, 2021
Unique Alzheimer's Drug Gets Accelerated FDA OK
One of the top reasons people require long-term care is Alzheimer's and related dementia. FDA's approval of a new drug could show promise.
Care Facilities
June 6th, 2021
LTC Health Jobs Being Added as Demand Increases
Greater demand for long-term care services means home health agencies and long-term care facilities are creating jobs to fill these demands. Higher wages will mean higher costs in the future.
Health
April 4th, 2022
Language Barriers and LTC Growing Concern
Language barriers adversely impact the quality of long-term health care. Most people speak English in the U.S., but many languages are spoken in the U.S., Canada, and the rest of the U.K.
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