There are many assisted living facilities and nursing homes available to help seniors with their care needs, but increasingly, seniors are desiring to remain in their homes as they age. Service providers are consistently reporting that they cannot discover and they cannot keep direct care workers, which makes it difficult to supply the care that consumers need. As a growing number of baby boomers cross the threshold into aging, members of the Me Generation are confronting a new and growing issue: Who will take care of them when they cannot take care of themselves? Their value may increase substantially in the years ahead. On the other hand, demand for personal caretakers currently is overtaking supply, experts say. It’s a situation few households are prepared for, however, one many will face. As family members gather for the holidays, it often becomes clear that falls, memory lapses and a variety of ailments have actually taken a toll on aging loved ones and assistance is req...
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