Press Releases
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Contact:
Makeda Vanderpuije
ladc@leadingage.org
(202) 508-9462
Washington, D.C. (February 7, 2024) – The District of Columbia faces a worsening shortage of qualified caregivers, impacting older adults and people with disabilities. Survey results highlight challenges in recruitment and retention, driven by low wages and licensure issues. Urgent action is needed, including reinstating pandemic-era waivers and passing legislation to raise wages. Learn more!
Advocacy in Action: FY26 Budget & Policy Priorities
LeadingAge DC is actively engaging with District leaders to protect and expand funding for aging services. Learn how we're advocating for sustainable long-term care, workforce investment, and community-based supports like the DC Villages and Dementia Navigator Program.
Proposed FY26 Budget for the Department of Aging and Community Living
LeadingAge DC advocates for restoring and expanding aging services, including Senior Villages and a Long-Term Care Coordinator.
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Preserve Funding for Aging Services in the FY26 Budget
We urge continued support for vital programs like the DC Villages and Dementia Navigator to ensure older adults age with dignity.
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Protecting DC’s Aging Services Workforce in the FY26 Budget
LeadingAge DC is pushing to maintain wage enhancements and funding for the long-term care workforce.
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