The Future of Elder Care: Can You Trust a Personal Robot Caregiver?

The Future of Elder Care: Can You Trust a Personal Robot Caregiver?

It is often ironic how yesterday’s science fiction rapidly transforms into today’s science fact. Technology we once dismissed as too outlandish to be real is now part of our daily routine, ranging from personal computers and smartphones to autonomous vehicles and...
The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: How Working Women Balance Two Jobs

The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: How Working Women Balance Two Jobs

Serving as an unpaid caregiver for a loved one is often described as a labor of love. However, as many American women in the workforce can attest, it is also incredibly demanding labor. This dual role as both a dedicated employee and a primary caregiver is effectively...
Why Failing to Plan for the Caregiving Crunch Puts Your Family at Risk

Why Failing to Plan for the Caregiving Crunch Puts Your Family at Risk

The old adage reminds us that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This sentiment is undeniably true in the arena of retirement planning. It helps explain a dismal statistic often cited by Rajiv Nagaich: while 90 percent of seniors hope to age in place, only about...
Rethinking Retirement: Should You Really Move Closer to the Kids?

Rethinking Retirement: Should You Really Move Closer to the Kids?

It is no coincidence that “retirement” and “relocation” are frequently linked in our minds. Many seniors view this milestone as a chance to be truly footloose, finally choosing a home base that perfectly suits their lifestyle. Moving in retirement is a recurring theme...