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Simpson, a family of communities in Pennsylvania, is sharing how the personal caregiving experiences of its team members, from frontline staff to executive leadership, influence the care they bring to …
Caregiving Is Personal for Many Simpson Team Members Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of direct care workers in Pennsylvania are seeing hourly pay increases of up to $5 following new state investments aimed at stabilizing a workforce critical to …
Pay Raises Boost Direct Care Worker Wages Across PA Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new report from LeadingAge PA finds that Pennsylvania’s nursing home capacity is declining as demand for senior care is projected to rise sharply, driven by an aging …
Report Finds Declining Nursing Home Capacity in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Family caregivers in Pennsylvania provide an estimated $40 billion in unpaid labor each year, contributing 2.1 billion hours of care, according to a new report released March …
AARP Report Values Pennsylvania Caregiving at $40 Billion Annually Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The cost of home care and assisted living has risen nearly 50 percent nationwide since 2019, outpacing income growth for older adults and making long-term care increasingly …
AARP Report Finds Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Income Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the state’s nearly 2.4 million unpaid caregivers …
New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Jenner’s Pond, a Life Plan Community in Chester County, announced the introduction of newly designed cottages intended for residents age 62 and older seeking larger independent …
Jenner’s Pond Introduces New Cottage Homes for Residents Age 62 and Older Read More BRYN MAWR, PA — As families settle back into routine after the holidays, many adult children are confronting an unsettling realization: aging parents who appeared independent may no longer be …
Post-Holiday Reality Check Pushes Families to Act on Aging Parents’ Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials last week unveiled a sweeping series of initiatives aimed at strengthening oversight of aging services, expanding community support for older adults, and accelerating research into …
Pennsylvania Lifts the Curtain on Aging Oversight, Research Funding, and Care Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Jenner’s Pond in Chester County celebrated the ‘Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center’ by dedicating a sign commemorating the new health center. Pastor Jim Mundell …
Sign Dedication Honors Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center at Jenners Pond Read More