Well-prepared helpers for seniors and disabled Americans soon could be harder to find. The current workforce is aging, and low pay may make the career unattractive to entrants, said Catherine Ruckelshaus, legal co-director of the National Employment Law Project, which focuses on low-wage workers. Immigration changes that could alleviate future shortages are stalled in Congress. … Continue reading
The Great Recession led to a multiplication of home health businesses that is confusing to consumers, most of whom have never sought such services before. Just as more Americans lost their jobs, the demand for elder care increased, drawing displaced workers and entrepreneurs into the market. “There are a ton of them out there, and … Continue reading