Mayor Bowser released her Proposed FY 25 Fair Shot Budget on April 3, 2024, kicking of the District’s budget season. The Mayor’s proposed budget fails to include needed funding to address many priorities of the DC Coalition on Long Term Care, most notably money to address the wage gap for Direct Care workers, reduce training[…]
January 2024 Long Term Care Direct Care Workforce Survey – For the fourth year, the DC Coalition on Long Term Care has surveyed long-term care providers regarding workforce issues. This year’s survey reveals a deepening crisis due to a severe shortage of workers causing more seniors and people with disabilities to go without needed care. The[…]
On December 18th, LeadingAge DC partnered with the DC Coalition for Long Term Care, DC Appleseed and the Age Friendly DC Villages network to engage tcomhe munity in a call to action. The special Senior Village Town Hall was well-attended and shared important insights about the critical shortage of caregiving professionals, as well as the[…]