Healthcare workforce

On October 3rd, UnitedHealthcare announced a $335,000 commitment in funding to Idaho organizations to support care among underserved communities, including people in rural areas, individuals with chronic conditions, and older adults. This support will enhance efforts to provide equitable care for older adults and underserved communities. The programs receiving this funding will use it for training, expanding transportation options, accessing assistive technologies, respite care, and diabetes prevention programs. Read the press release to learn which programs are receiving funding and how the funding will be used.

RRF Foundation for Aging has released an issue brief on investing in caregiving. More than 53 million people are family caregivers who provide essential support to older adults. Estimates suggest that the care they provide is worth nearly half a trillion dollars, making caregivers the nation’s largest healthcare workforce. This brief provides an overview of the key issues around caregiver support and describes the work the foundation is funding to address these issues.