Home Health Care News March 17, 2025
As the number of older Americans continues to rise, a growing trend sees seniors stepping in as caregivers for their peers.
With about 70% of the 73 million individuals aged 65 and older projected to require home care by 2025 and a shortage of professional caregivers, organizations like Caretech and Seniors Helping Seniors are tapping into the invaluable resource of experienced senior caregivers to meet the increasing demand for home support.
“All home care organizations have studied the ‘boomer consumer’ and their needs,” Kerin Zuger, COO of Caretech, told Home Health Care News. “One consistent finding is that once they retire, they love to spend their time volunteering. This is their next chapter, their golden years, where they can give...