Archive for month: October, 2024

October 1st the Madison the State Journal published an article titled, “Aging Population Poses Test”. The article pointed out that Wisconsinites who are 75 and older will increase by 75% in the next two decades and we are not prepared to care for them with traditional assisted living or nursing home beds. They mentioned staffing challenges. In fact the long term care workforce shortage is actually a crisis causing the closing of many care settings. Research shows most Americans fear institutionalization more than death–loneliness, lack of purpose and the caregiver workforce crisis are major concerns. Yet, there is hope!...