Tag: long-term care

Empty wheelchair stand near window at hospital

The good news is that most – albeit not all – care needs will be met by a combination of family care, financial resources, and Medicaid  We have just completed the third study in our three-part series on the needs and resources available for long-term care.  This issue is really important because many late-career workers…

Young casual woman sitting working on laptop with business data

The bulk of care for the nation’s elderly is informally provided by spouses, adult children, and other family members. But if family can’t fill the need, will retirees be able to hire an in-home caregiver or pay for a nursing home in the future? Just one in five 65-year-olds has enough family and financial resources…