Write to your Representatives
Here we have letter templates for you to contact your state representatives on the issues that impact the ability for all Americans to age in placeRead More
Potential Legislation Supporting Aging at Home
The need for more resources to support HCBS and aging at home more generally will gain attention and urgency during this legislative debate in the fall, and many stakeholders in the long-term services and support sector will be advocating for a range of policies and funding to support caregivers.Read More
The Importance of Supporting Personal Care Aides to Enhance Aging at Home
For those beginning to need support in the home during this period, many challenges emerged including limitations on the ability of family members to care for them due to COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of access to supports such as home health or personal care workers that worsened during the pandemic.Read More
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