Making the choice in a loved one’s life about how they’re going to spend their golden years is a critical decision that is not to be taken lightly. These can be difficult for the family members, and something that needs to be planned for, not done in haste and at the last minute. In fact, there are several considerations to be made and needs to be thought through. What is the level of care that the senior needs? Is it the simple tasks of grocery shopping and running errands

There’s good news on the horizon for in-home caregivers and personal care aides. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job opportunities is expected to rise by 850,000. This is due to the growing group of those aging Baby Boomers and the demand for in-home services and the desire to age-in-place. This is a marked increase, from approximately 4.68 million workers in 2025 to 5.52 million in 2035, showing an 18% increase, or approximately 847,300 new jobs.

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Most seniors want to age-in-place, so this is a good time for family members to consider in-home caregiving services.

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