In a recent report published by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, it was noted that a large portion of staff in senior living and long term care communities earn less than what it takes to be able to comfortably afford one or two-bedroom housing.  The 2018 “Out of Reach” report based its findings on data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in addition to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Learn more at Wages Complicate Housing of Senior Living Workers in McKnight’s Senior Living.

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.