The neglect and abuse of seniors in care facilities is a long-standing issue that has only worsened with the shortage of nursing staff. With evidence pointing to a direct correlation between mistreatment and staffing numbers, it's clear that minimum staffing requirements are necessary. The Biden Administration has finally taken action by setting federal minimum staffing [...]
The challenges to the health-care system posed by Baby Boomers -- defined as those Americans born between 1946 and 1964 -- cannot be underestimated. As I wrote for CNBC recently, no fewer than 10,000 Boomers are retiring every day. No, that is not a misprint; that is according to Pew Research and the Social Security [...]
74.9 million people are between the ages of 51 and 69 and they’re not getting younger, or healthier. Baby boomers — that is, people born between 1946 and 1964 (U.S. Census Bureau classification) — are once again poised on the brink of great challenge and change. This is true especially in the healthcare industry. Over [...]