We reviewed more than 1,000 confidential complaints logged by Papa over the last four years. We found dozens of allegations of sexual harassment and assault as well as an allegation of unlawful imprisonment. Pals have filed complaints alleging that clients have tried to kiss or fondle them.
By 2030, people over the age of 65 in the US will outnumber those under 18. That’s in part because people are living longer—a testament to modern medicine. But are our health systems and social programs equipped to support so many seniors at the same time?
Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand brings us the details on a tech startup that’s trying to fill part of the void in senior care—and the challenges it’s facing. And health economist Jonathan Skinner talks about how the US can actually meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers.
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