Provider groups applaud Biden’s executive order advancing home care services
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 19, 2023
The Biden administration’s executive order to improve home-based and long-term care services received swift and positive reviews Tuesday by providers and associations representing the aging services...
AARP: Many older adults still shun vaccines, despite concerns over illnesses
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 21, 2023
More than half of older adults surveyed in an AARP study said they were concerned about getting the flu, pneumonia or shingles
AARP: Paid caregivers are key to relieving family caregiver burden
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 09, 2023
AARP said Wednesday state and federal lawmakers must solve the home care worker crisis in order to take pressure off of an estimated 38 million family caregivers.
Wish of a Lifetime from AARP’s Cupid Crew poised to spread love this Valentine’s Day
By
Foster Stubbs
Feb 13, 2023
Giving a rose on Valentine’s Day may seem a small act of kindness, but it can make a big impact on the recipient. Now imagine thousands of those simple gestures. Delivering love is the goal of AARP’s...
AARP to update state scorecard, highlighting HCBS
By
Diane Eastabrook
Nov 14, 2022
What constitutes high-performing long-term care services and supports (LTSS) will change next year, according to AARP.
HHS rolls out first national family caregiver strategy
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled its first national strategy to support family caregivers on Wednesday.
Home care could help reform long-term care system, aging expert says
By
Joe Jancsurak
Sep 25, 2021
Extending home care services may be one way to reform the long-term care system, according to Nora Super, senior director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging.