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Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade ...

Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help. Credit... Supported by By Reed Abelson ...

When you hire a professional to care for a sick or aging loved one, you shouldn’t have to welcome a caregiver with a criminal record into your home. But 10 Investigates uncovered gaps in Florida’s law ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Five years ago, Judy and Jack Rothman, who live in Los Angeles, realized they needed to bring in a professional ...

"Both our Customer Awards and Home Care Aide Scholarship Program reflect the dedication and innovation demonstrated by our customers and allow us to celebrate their remarkable impact on patients, ...

The fear of violence against home care aides, nurses, and therapists may be adding to the already-severe shortage of care workers and adding to the burden on family caregivers. In our increasingly ...

Mae Hochstetler can pay the bills because the state pays her to care for her adult son, with a pandemic pay bump. LYNNWOOD — Mae Hochstetler has two jobs: a patient health navigator and a paid parent ...

Burnout and a lack of fulfillment led Nate Volk to end his legal career and seek another path. Striving to do something more meaningful, he began helping his elderly family members with their ...

NEW YORK - A hunger strike outside City Hall ended Monday after five days. It was designed to pressure the city to end to 24-hour shifts for health care aides. There were flowers and applause for the ...