America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Homecare
December 14th, 2025
Family Caregivers Can Face Decades of Work
A study in Canada shows the pressure that family caregivers face and the amount of time their role will last. Preparing for the future costs and burdens of aging will reduce the stress and safeguard income and savings.
March 13th, 2021
Ways to Fight Caregiver Burnout Right Now
Family caregivers are often unprepared and untrained for their role. They face tremendous stress and anxiety in addition to other health problems. Fight burnout and prepare your family to avoid this from happening in the first place.
Care Facilities
February 15th, 2022
Caregivers Facing Mental Health Issues
Family caregivers have to deal with a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and other health issues when forced into the role of being a caregiver. Avoid placing your family in this position by being proactive with planning before you retire.
March 11th, 2021
Remembering Gene Wilder’s and Alzheimer’s
Gene Wilder, star of Willy Wonka and other major movies, passed-away at age 83 in 2016 after suffering with Alzheimer’s. Many American families deal with the stress and burden of caring for a loved one with dementia.
Care Facilities
March 11th, 2021
Families Paid Nearly $46 Billion to Nursing Homes
Families are being devastated by long-term care expenses. Out-of-pocket nursing home expenses were nearly $46 Billion in 2019. This does not include assisted living and in-home long-term care costs. Most long-term care services are delivered outside of nursing homes.
Health
March 10th, 2021
End-of-Life Care Changes Due to Virus Crisis
There seems to be many ‘new normal’ items today because of the virus crisis. Even end-of-life and hospice are affected by COVID-19. Advance directives and professional help make life’s end easier on family.
Health
August 13th, 2025
Keeping an Eye on Eyesight as You Get Older
Vision problems and diseases in aging adults usually occur after the age of 50. Some of which create dependency as you get older. We face many challenges with aging, preparing is essential.
Health
March 14th, 2021
COVID-19 Protection for Older Adults and Caregivers
As more Americans face long-term care challenges the pressure of caregiving often falls on family members. Take actions now to keep everyone safe from COVID-19 infection. Prepare for your own care in the decades ahead now.
Insurance
March 9th, 2021
Enjoy the Freedom of Choice Before an LTC Crisis Arises
Once a crisis happens and you need long-term care due to an illness, accident, or the impact of aging you and your family have limited options. Planning in advance gives you the freedom of choice.
Homecare
October 19th, 2021
When Elderly Parent Becomes Abusive – What to Do
Being a caregiver for Mom or Dad is hard enough, but it makes the role more difficult when they verbally or physically abuse you. You can deal with the situation and plan for your future needs in the years to come.
Health
March 6th, 2021
“That Hurts” – Over 100 Types of Arthritis We Can Experience with Age
It happens to all of us. We get up one morning that notice something hurts that didn't hurt before. Sometimes it is temporary. Sometimes it gets worse. One thing for sure, as with get older, more parts of your body will hurt!
Lifestyle
March 5th, 2021
The Real Truth - Reverse Mortgages - A Viable Tool for Many Families
You may have heard about reverse mortgages but what do you really know? They have become an important option for those age 62 and older. It can help with retirement planning, long-term health care, and more.
