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By George Dicks, Geriatric Mental Health Practitioner with Harborview Mental Health and Addiction Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
Washington's "Caring for Caregivers" video podcast series features discussions with local experts, community leaders, and caregivers just like you on a range of topics to help you along your caregiving journey.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, which seeks to shine a bright light on the more than 48 million American heroes, including 820,000 here in Washington state, helping care for their loved ones independently at home – where they want to be.
Washington's "Caring for Caregivers" video podcast series features discussions with local experts, community leaders, and caregivers just like you on a range of topics to help you along your caregiving journey.
Last year, approximately 1 in 4 Washingtonians age 45 and over provided care to an adult relative or friend, according to an AARP survey.
By Marguerite Ro, AARP State Director
The need for family caregivers continues to rise in Washington, as the state contends with an aging population and a shortage of home care workers.
AARP surveys consistently find that older adults want to remain in their current homes and communities for as long as possible. But our needs can change as we age, and most houses and apartments are designed for young, able-bodied adults and don’t meet the needs of older residents or people with disabilities.
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