Current public funding levels fall significantly short in adequately supporting caregivers of older adults in Colorado. Investing in both paid and unpaid care will support older adults in need of care and support those who dedicate themselves to caregiving, creating a more sustainable and effective care ecosystem.
The Bell has developed a Home Care Cost Model for older adults, an important tool for researchers, advocates, and decision makers, as they strive to understand the implications of policy choices on the care economy, its workers, and the older Coloradans who rely upon it.
Colorado is one of the fastest aging states, and 70 percent of older adults will need some form of direct care to help with activities of daily living. What this means is that direct care for older adults will become ever more important.
Care workers in Colorado are underpaid, which has led to high turnover. HB24-1312 provides them with a refundable tax credit of $1,200.
Financial empowerment among caregivers is a critical issue that determines the well-being of informal caregivers in Colorado who provide care across the lifespan to the young and older Coloradans.
Learn how this board works to make recommendations to lawmakers on employment standards and market conditions.
What to look for in the 2024-2025 Colorado State Budget to Support Care The Bell has long worked to ensure...
The high cost of child care and direct care remains a barrier for many families. This brief looks at what is driving high costs and what solutions may be available.
Care provided across generations, whether direct caregiving or early childhood education, is crucial to our communities. Yet, for many, it remains elusive.
Despite their importance, the caring workforce remains undervalued and without the tools to meet the growing need for care. This analysis provides the foundation for understanding the larger caring workforce, opportunities and challenges they face, and potential avenues for future research and analysis.
