Health/Long-Term Care

A home care worker helps an older man at home.

In my most recent Risking Old Age in America podcast, I talk with Nicole Jorwic, Chief Program Officer for Caring Across Generations, about the challenges caregivers face, whether they are paid or unpaid. Among other topics, we discuss the conundrum that while paid caregivers are often underpaid, they are too expensive for most families to…

senior woman sitting on a couch looking at a robot

As populations age, a growing number of people need long-term care, such as help with basic daily activities such as eating, bathing, and mobility. While most people prefer to receive care at home, many older individuals with extensive care needs…

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