Novato Is Aging Faster than Marin Can Staff Its Caregivers

Novato is Aging Faster than Marin Can Staff its Caregivers

My fiancé’s mother is a quadriplegic. She cannot get out of bed, bathe or eat without another person’s help.  Several times this year, her scheduled caregiver never showed, and no one called to warn us. We found out only because we called first, wondering why she was still lying in the same position and without […]

How States are Advancing Caregiver Support through Multisector Plans on Aging

As states across the country prepare for a rapidly aging population, multisector plans for aging (MPAs) have emerged as a powerful tool for coordinating policy, programs, and investments across government agencies. Fourteen states are implementing MPAs, and more than half of all states are exploring or developing one. Among the priorities these plans address, caregiver support is a consistent focus, and every state MPA released to date includes …