Supporting Family Caregivers: Kaelyn’s Story
My husband and I were getting ready to send our daughter off for her freshman year of college; we wanted so badly to share in her excitement, but some of this was overshadowed by the loss of my income and the costs of my parents’ medical and health needs.Read More
A Letter from our Founder
This challenge first came to my attention when I was taking care of my own aging parents. They wanted to be cared for at home, but their conditions made that wish difficult to manage. Even with my deep knowledge of the industry, my sisters and I faced enormous struggles navigating the system.Read More
Recognizing the Need for Home and Community Based Supports
The COVID pandemic elevated the need for seniors to access services at home and the challenges for caregivers serving LTSS populations; however, it also exposed gaps in this sector, including low wages for services providers and access challenges leading to long wait lists. AAHA believes the future of long-term care in the community will depend on a combination of moreRead More