I realize this may seem like a tangential point, but this story highlights the dire shortage of caregivers, especially elderly care workers. This shortage is a

I realize this may seem like a tangential point, but this story highlights the dire shortage of caregivers, especially elderly care workers. This shortage is a factor behind high costs and substandard care. Many of these jobs don’t necessarily require extensive medical training; a caring hand is literally the most valuable gift, especially near end of life. Immigrants can help fill these roles, but the United States restrictive immigration policy prevents this. The problem is only going to get worse as the Boomers continue to age, and as US demographics tilt towards an older population. Immigrants can help avert this crises while at the same time beginning a better life for themselves. We should do a better job of welcoming immigrants.