Paid caregiving is one of the US’ fastest growing occupations, but with the low pay and terrible benefits, there’s a huge shortage of workers – and that’s bad for those who need care and the families that have to provide unpaid care, instead.
“One way or another, taxpayers are going to have to pay more for long-term care needs of the baby boomers.”
Many experts believe it’s untenable to expect that a private insurance market can protect most people from the growing burden of long-term care costs.
“The whole situation is poorly suited to that kind of insurance offering,” said Robert Saldin, a political science professor at the University of Montana who studies the industry.
#California Gov #GavinNewsom’s office confirmed late Sunday that he plans to appoint Emily’s List President #LaphonzaButler to fill the #Senate seat that was held by #DianneFeinstein.
The interim appointment will extend until at least Nov 2024. Feinstein had planned to step down at the end of her term, in Jan 2025.
Various for-profit long term care (#LTC) homes in Toronto are not planning to sell the buildings and land to developers.
Where will people who need long term care go?