Although the vast majority of persons age 50 and older do not require long-term assistance at any given time, most people will require assistance at some point in their lives, and most families will face these issues with their older family members. What happens, then, when disabilities early or late in life threaten our independence and require us to rely on others for help with the ordinary routines of life?

In this session, John Rother will talk about the US caregiving challenge and how the Web and volunteer-based navigation tools can play a part in better care for older adults who need it and reduced cost for those who must provide it.