Reported 5 months ago
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law aimed at helping seniors age in place in their current homes by creating a state registry of home care providers to improve accessibility to home-based care. The law, supported by AARP, requires agencies to submit employee information to the registry and provides more resources for aging-in-place programs. State Senator Kevin Kelly praised the bill, emphasizing the importance of policies that support seniors staying at home rather than entering nursing homes. The law also includes provisions for training and incident responses, Medicaid eligibility, and federal funding for home assistance. The move aligns with the preference of older Americans to age in place, with many investing in home modifications for this purpose. Connecticut has also made other senior welfare investments, like a program that compensates caregivers living with loved ones in need of special care.
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