Direct Care Workers In the Time of COVID-19
The current COVID-19 outbreak is spotlighting both the value of our direct care workforce and long-standing failings in how we support these workers.
Policymaking With the Whole Family in Mind
When we embrace policies that reflect the diversity of our families, we create an environment that allows Coloradans across our state to thrive.
Universal Portable Benefits State Scan
Colorado has already taken some action to develop its own unique universal portable benefits system, but we can, and must, do more. Learning from other states can help.
2020 Policy Proposals: Sanders on Long-Term Care
The way older Coloradans pay for long-term services and supports isn't working. Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks there's a way to fix that.
2020 Policy Proposals: Inslee on Public Health Insurance Option
Washington State may be the furthest along in advancing a public health insurance option, but Colorado isn't too far behind.
Help Us Create an Actionable Aging Policy Agenda
State action needs to ensure Coloradans can age in a way they find meaningful. That's why we're creating an aging policy agenda and want your feedback.
2020 Policy Proposals: Gillibrand on Paid Family & Medical Leave
Both presidential hopeful Sen. Gillibrand and Colorado leaders are moving forward with impressive plans to provide paid family and medical leave.
Caring for Our Caring Workforce: A Stronger Direct Service Workforce
There’s increasing acknowledgement we must do more to support our direct care workers. We explore several promising ways to do this.
Our Caring Workforce: Who Are Colorado’s Long-Term Care, Direct Service Workers?
The long-term care, direct service workforce is growing rapidly. We look at who these workers are, what they do, and why their work matters.
A Boost for Our Caring Workforce
As Colorado ages, we must do more to ensure we have a strong workforce capable of caring for our older loved ones. SB19-238 moves us in the right direction.
