The majority of Americans would like to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, instead of moving into a long-term care center. While for some it may be a preference, for others it may be a necessity due to expenses, logistics and other factors. Regardless of why an individual may choose to remain at home, aging-in-place can deliver its own set of challenges. Aging-in-place takes planning and may require a large network of caregivers, services, and even physical modifications to the home.

As more older people are relying on these services, our country is facing a shortage of workers at a record level, with over 11 million vacant jobs nationwide. While 2.4 million Americans retired during the first 18 months of the pandemic, now 1.5 million have gone back to work in the last year, according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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