Care in the IE The Growing Need
Will You Care for Me?
By Breanna Reeves
By 2030, one in every three Californians will be over the age of 50.
Here in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, the number of people in the community over the age of 60 years is expected to increase by nearly 200% between the years 2010 to 2060.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a demand for caregivers is growing along with the nation’s aging population. For example, the number of caregivers increased from 43.5 million in 2015 to about 53 million in 2020 or about one in five Americans.
As the population ages, demands for caregivers and supportive services are expected to increase exponentially and the number of persons with mobility, sensory, intellectual/developmental, and/or mental health disabilities will also increase. However, the home care industry’s ability to keep pace with the demand is questionable and so are the costs of these services.
In this series we will explore a myriad of topics related to caregiving, including how to navigate the system for support, in addition to the costs of care for those seeking outside assistance as well as resources available to support in-home care.
“We Grow Older Together.” The Journey of Parent Caregivers
Crystal Foster, a caregiver for her son Tyler who has cerebral palsy and developmental delay, reflects on the challenges and rewards of caregiving, and the resources available to parent caregivers, including the Inland Caregiver Resource Center.
Care in the IE: Death Doulas and The Most Important Conversation Most of Us Seek to Avoid
Nina Bailey is a death and grief doula who supports individuals who are experiencing serious illness or nearing the end of their lives by providing emotional, spiritual, and mental support, and she recommends advance care planning for individuals to express their wishes in case they become incapacitated.
Caring for Aging Adults
Camilla Bradford, 64, has been the caregiver for her brother Reginald Arnwine, 65, for over 10 years, and is concerned about how his care will continue as she ages, while sisters Delnita Brown and Le’Era Boyd are also caregivers for their younger sister Le’Era Boyd, who has been afflicted with a neurological condition since birth.
Care in the I.E.: Navigating California’s In-home Care and Caregiver Support
California offers various types of in-home care coverage through private insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal, each with varying levels of coverage for patients and caregivers, and when coverage runs out, patients may have to explore alternative funding or self-payment.
Care in the IE: California’s Caregivers – Coping with the Mental Health Strain
Caregivers in California are facing emotional and physical strain due to the demanding nature of their work, but support systems are being expanded to help sustain their longevity in the role.
Care in the IE: The Urgent, Unrelenting, Ongoing Need for Caregivers
Patrice Brown, a care provider for her sister and niece, joined the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015 to empower her to make her own decisions and give her strength to face the challenges of caregiving.
Care in the IE: California’s Inland Empire Faces Growing Challenges in Caring for Aging Population
California is preparing for a rapidly aging population, but the Inland Empire is already struggling with a shortage of resources to care for its elderly population, particularly Black Americans who face unique challenges due to economic disparities.
Care in the IE: Balancing the Need for Care versus the Cost
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Care in the IE: The State of Professional In-Home Caregiving in California
Mariah Brown, a caretaker in California, advocates for better wages and benefits for the state’s 470,000 professional in-home health care providers, who are in high demand due to an aging population and a preference for home-based care.
Care in the IE: Uber Health Introduces Uber Caregiver to Support Caregivers and Loved Ones
Uber Caregiver, a new app launching this summer, allows care receivers to add a designated caregiver to their Uber account to request and monitor rides and deliveries, and is partnering with health plans to allow care receivers to use the app as part of their benefits.
Care in the IE: Brittany’s Caregiving Journey with Her Grandmother
Brittany Ball, a caregiver for her grandmother Cathy Teague, has struggled with the emotional and financial strains of caregiving, and is considering enrolling her in an adult day program to provide respite for caregivers and prevent cognitive decline.
Care in the IE: Will You Care for Me?
California’s population aged 60 and older is expected to grow by 30% by 2060, creating a need for more caregivers and support services, while also facing a projected labor shortage of 3.2 million paid direct care workers.