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Funds are key to fill growing gap in home health and nursing care

Por: The Boston Globe Opinion October 14, 2022

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Thank you for the Oct. 10 editorial, Our workforce providing in-home assistance, day services, and small congregate homes has dipped far below what’s needed. There was already high turnover before COVID-19, and now the inability to fill hours at in-home or in congregate settings represents a staffing gap of more than 35 percent. Can you imagine such a gap in your life?We estimate that more than 3,000 people still have not returned to day... + full article



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