“We didn’t get to this crisis overnight, so it’s going to take multiple ways, multiple approaches to bring (the workforce) to the level that it needs to be.” wpr.org/news/advocates…

PHI and National Alliance for Caregiving, as part of the Together in Care Initiative, discussed ways to empower direct care workers and family caregivers in providing support to older adults and people with disabilities. View a recording of the webinar here: ow.ly/Ul4M50SUNTB The John A. Hartford Foundation

Join Health Affairs on Monday, August 19, for a virtual event and hear from PHI's VP of Research & Evaluation Kezia Scales and others about the implications of recent nursing home developments for residents, families, and the future of long-term care. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/he2…

New from PHI: Our updated #DirectCareWorkforce State Index reveals how states support this critical workforce. Even top-ranked states have room to improve wages and reduce poverty. Explore rankings, policies, and recommendations for all 50 states + DC here ow.ly/pE3c50SNv9O

NY's 2022 $7.7B investment in higher wages for home care workers was a step forward. However, implementation has fallen short of addressing the severe workforce shortage. More action is needed to achieve real change. Learn more in our latest policy brief: ow.ly/uyGe50SIqro

Attending the ADvancing States #HCBS Conference this week? Be sure to visit our booth during exhibitor hours to learn more about how PHI promotes quality direct care jobs as the foundation for quality care! #HCBS24

"Advocates for operators and consumers each need to think bigger to truly change how facilities function and address quality concerns, a high-profile panel of experts on nursing home staffing and resident experience agreed Monday." #HCBS24 mcknights.com/news/no-quick-…

PHI extends our congratulations to the distinguished recipients of this year's @ADVancingStates HCBS awards, celebrating outstanding contributions in the field of caregiving, aging, and disability advocacy. @JohnAHartford ReframingAging Rep. Jennifer Wexton advancingstates.org/newsroom/nasua…

New from PHI: Our updated #DirectCareWorkforce State Index reveals how states support this critical workforce. Even top-ranked states have room to improve wages and reduce poverty. Explore rankings, policies, and recommendations for all 50 states + DC here ow.ly/pE3c50SNv9O

"In the United States, Labor Day is meant to commemorate the value and contributions of all workers. Yet there’s one critical group whose labor is too often overlooked, both in the United States and around the world: care workers." Ford Foundation ow.ly/f1MK50T8TFy

Our latest annual research report shows that the direct care workforce continues to be larger than any other single occupation in the U.S. yet struggles with low wages and barriers that hinder recruitment and retention. #CareIsEssential #CareCantWait ow.ly/ujxT50TcxvF

Registration for the free virtual National #HealthyAging2024 Symposium, hosted by Health.gov and TFAH, is open! Join PHI's @KeziaScales to learn about the latest research and best practices for improving the lives of #OlderAdults: ow.ly/6m2x50TeKC0

“As demand grows, it’s crucial that we address issues of low wages, limited benefits, and lack of career advancement opportunities to ensure a stable and qualified workforce,” PHI President and CEO Jodi M Sturgeon said in a statement. mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/growing-d…

A recent The Wall Street Journal article calls out both financial and emotional challenges faced as adults seek to grow old in their homes. As a principal challenge, the article calls out direct care workforce recruitment and retention. wsj.com/personal-finan…

PHI was fortunate to work with Brown University Careers in the Common Good Summer Policy Research Intern, Tomi Ayeni, who researched state direct care workforce task forces. PHI’s Director of Research recently spoke with Tomi about his experience. ow.ly/KAPt50Tj9mL

This week we join multiple partners to acknowledge the critical role #DirectSupportProfessionals play in providing high-quality support for individuals with disabilities. DSPs are essential to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life #DSPRW2024 ancor.org/event/direct-s…

As America faces demographic shifts, our largest-growing occupation remains absent from the debates. PHI calls on candidates to share policies for supporting direct care workers, family caregivers, older adults, and people with disabilities Jodi M Sturgeon ow.ly/avb350TltCo

When occupational transfers and labor force exits are also included, there will be an estimated 8.9 million total job openings in direct care from 2022 to 2032. Read more in our new annual research report on direct care workers: ow.ly/UH9M50ToCjP

The backbone of US long-term care: 5M+ direct care workers 53M family caregivers Yet they face challenges: 40% workers near poverty 45% family caregivers face economic hardship As demand grows, we must invest in caregivers. Learn more: togetherincare.org #TogetherInCare

New ACLgov report: Most 350 commitments in #NationalCaregiverStrategy are complete/underway. PHI's @KeziaScales joined RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council last year, advising on effective caregiving models and improving federal program coordination acl.gov/news-and-event…