A Long-Term Plan for Aging
Experts predict a crisis in long-term care as demand grows and the number of available workers decreases. The industry is facing multiple challenges, including a rapidly aging population, the potential for an even more pronounced labor shortage due to punitive immigration policies, and cost-of-care increases equaling as much as 10 percent for some services. Furthermore, according to a recent poll, significant numbers of adults have misconceptions about long-term care coverage, and only a small percentage have an assisted living plan in place. How do you assess the likelihood of needing long-term care, and what options are available to you? The NYT offers some thoughts.
What We’re Watching
“Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,” a new documentary airing this month on PBS, is based on the groundbreaking book, “Why Survive? Being Old in America,” by gerontologist and activist Dr. Robert Butler (originator of the term “ageism”). The film takes a critical look at how older Americans have fared in the 50 years since Butler’s book was published. While some progress has been made, our elders deserve better, much better.
CVS Health Foundation Invites Community-Based Partnerships
Community-based partnerships can apply to the CVS Health Foundation for monies to strengthen healthcare systems for older adults in 14 eligible states. Applicants must focus on 1. Improving detection and treatment of brain, heart, or mental health conditions, or 2. Increasing positive mental and physical health outcomes for unpaid caregivers. The deadline is August 16, and grant guidelines can be found at the link below.