Fostering respect and appreciation seen as keys to retaining direct care workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2024
Expressions of appreciation and respect can go a long way in addressing senior living’s direct care workforce crisis, according to a panel of direct workers and employers who addressed what makes employees...
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
Navigating insurance for those with dementia a major challenge for family caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2024
Family caregivers face many challenges in helping their loved ones who are living with dementia, not the least of which is navigating the insurance landscape for long-term care. That’s according to the...