Natalie Krebs

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A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home

Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers, which are often understaffed themselves.

As home births rise in popularity, some midwives operate in a legal gray area

As maternity wards continue to close across the U.S., demand for midwives has grown, especially in rural areas. But hospitals and health care providers have raised concerns about licensing and safety.