America’s family caregivers are frequently described as the “backbone” of our long-term care capacity. Yet even as their numbers rise dramatically, caregivers are facing a set of pressures – financial, emotional, and physical – that has placed our care system in grave jeopardy. As a result, says a just-released study, our caregivers are at a … Read more
Dozens of articles appear each week about the challenges of being a caregiver. We’ve shared many of these here on the Blog. But occasionally we encounter an article like this one from NextAvenue that tells a familiar story from a slightly different perspective. Articles like these help us understand the pressures of caregiving with greater … Read more
Multigenerational, family-owned businesses are the stuff of American legend. Grandfather starts a small business that eventually thrives. His son or daughter steps up to work alongside the founder. Eventually the third generation – the grandkids – become involved. The American business landscape is filled with examples. But let’s face it – it doesn’t always work. … Read more
Here on the Blog, we seldom feature articles from advice columnists – but this week we’re making an exception. Carolyn Hax has been a Washington Post advice columnist since 1997. Usually, her popular columns deal with relationships, family conflict, and so on. But in this recent Washington Post column, Hax surprisingly deals with an issue … Read more
Editor’s Note: Then following article was posted on the Blog last month. We’re re-posting it this week in honor of Rajiv’s special guests – a couple who for five decades has demonstrated the staying power of love and commitment. This is definitely worth another read! ——————————- Last month here on the Blog, we shared an … Read more
Housing costs are rising rapidly, pricing many young families out the market or trapping them in homes they’ve outgrown. Meanwhile, aging parents, determined to age in place independently, are finding it tough to sell the family home and buy a house that fits their needs, in a location they like, and at a price they … Read more
Caregiver stress is a common topic here on the Blog, for an obvious reason: there are tens of millions of caregivers out there, almost all of whom experience the burden of caregiving in different ways. Either you are a caregiver or you’re connected with one through friendship or family ties. That means you or someone … Read more
Here at the Blog, we write about online scams and internet fraud with depressing regularity – and yet the hits just keep on coming, as the saying goes. Fraud is by all accounts a growth industry, up 25 percent from 2023 to 2024, and it’s a sure bet that trend line is continuing. The tally … Read more
There are two realities facing most seniors today. One is that the odds are good we’ll need long-term care someday. The other is, it’s going to be expensive. We’ve written articles here on the Blog before about how to pay for long-term care, but it’s clearly a topic worth revisiting because few of us will … Read more
Each year in November, we observe National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. But the truth is, every month should be Family Caregivers Month, since they are in every sense of the word the backbone of senior home care. We imagine most caregivers quickly become very familiar … Read more
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