LeadingAge just released the IMAGINE Initiative – International Migration of Aging and Geriatric Workers in Response to the Needs of Elders. The IMAGINE paper outlines a series of bold proposals that, if enacted, would enable aging services providers to employ more foreign-born workers. The ideas took root in town halls hosted by LeadingAge state associations throughout the country, where we heard—loud and clear—that workforce is by far the largest challenge faced by members. We know it’s going to take a lot of different solutions to solve the caregiver shortages we face today…and will face in the future.
LeadingAge and affiliates will be sharing the paper with policy makers, colleagues, and partners in the coming months to raise awareness about the aging services workforce challenge and some possible solutions.
Feel free to share the paper and use it as a conversation starter about the need for more workers in the aging services field.
