Next Avenue – Could This Idea Help Fix America’s Shortage of Home Care Workers?

Could This Idea Help Fix America’s Shortage of Home Care Workers?

August 2017

The number of adults aged 65 and older requiring long-term care could rise by more than 70 percent over the next quarter century, according to experts. Yet, the supply of home care workers is likely to fall short of that demand. Through a new program led by Capital Impact and supported by the AARP Foundation, we aim to use the power of cooperatives to bridge that gap while also creating quality jobs for women aged 50 and older.

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