Caregiving

Dual Threats Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

Over 800,000 immigrants and naturalized citizens comprise 28% of direct-care employees of home-care agencies, facilities and other LTC firms.

Californians Receiving In-Home Care Fear Medicaid Cuts Will Spell End to Independent Living

Disabled retirees, may have have to move into most costly nursing homes if their in-home support services are cut.

Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

More states are allowing families to install cameras in their loved one's rooms, but it's unclear whether they make a difference.

Bradley Cooper Sees Caregivers as Heroes

A new documentary from the actor and producer, a caregiver himself, highlights caregivers’ challenges and needs.

Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump To Rescind Staffing Mandate

Many of the U.S.'s 15,000 nursing homes are understaffed, resulting in poor care. The mandate requires registered nurses around the clock.

For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.

5 Books to Make Caregiving a Little More Manageable

These titles recommended by health care providers and other experts can help those who help others.

Cruises Throw a Lifeline to Families Struggling with Dementia

Two former continuing care professionals have teamed up to give families a break from caregiving with special tour packages.

The Disease Your Clients Can’t Afford to Ignore

The heavy demands and crushing costs of caring for a loved one with dementia can overwhelm family members without proper planning and support. (by Annalee Kruger)

Multigenerational Households Benefit Most Families

Researchers discuss how shared housing helps grandparents, adult children and grandkids, but warn of one higher mortality risk.

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N.J. Is Changing Who Has to Pay the ‘Mansion Tax’

The new state budget also increases the tax, but not as much as the governor wanted.

GoFundMe Launches Charitable Giving Funds with Vanguard, BlackRock

GoFundMe has 200 million users and could broaden the appeal of donor-advised funds for charitable giving — and centralize giving.

Warren Buffett Donates Record $6 Billion Berkshire Shares

The latest donation boosts his overall giving to charities to well over $60 billion.

BlackRock Looks to Expand Private Markets to Retirement Plans

The plans reportedly will include a 5% to 20% allocation to private assets, depending on the investor's age.

Capital Group Boosts Retirement Plan Service With Advisor-Focused Upgrades

 RecordkeeperDirect additions include “fund flexibility” offering investments from other fund families.

Firms Need to Get Back to the Basics of Organic Growth, Report Urges

Some that use artificial intelligence for prospecting are reporting huge gains in lead generation.

Seniors Outnumber Children in 11 States and Almost Half of Counties

There are still more kids than older adults, but that difference is shrinking as more boomers hit 65.   

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