Caregiving

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.

How To Be The Lifeline Family Caregivers Need

An advisor describes what she learned as a family caregiver and how other advisors can help clients in similar situations.

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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.   

BlackRock Aims to Tap Into Texas Reputation

BlackRock launches an ETF to tap into Texas's growing reputation as a magnet for companies, capital and jobs in the United States.

1 in 3 Baby Boomers Vow to Never Sell Their Home

The reluctance of older homeowners to sell makes it more difficult for younger generations to find a home.

That Unexpected Call From Your Doctor’s Office Could Be a ‘Spoofing’ Scam

Scammers can and do fool caller ID systems to trick seniors and steal their personal information.

RIA Firm’s Rethink of Retirement Investing a Finalist for Research Award

Dunham & Associates whitepaper offers a new approach tailored to increasing life expectancies.

Two Investment Banks Want Out of 20-year-old Settlement

The $1.5 billion settlement with 12 investment banks addressed a scandal over analysts issuing positive research to win business.

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