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USDHHS and ASPE. ( May 14, 2003 ). The future supply of long-term care workers in relation to the aging baby boom generation. Report to Congress.
Abstract
The aging "baby boomer generation" will be the most significant factor increasing the demand for long-term care services over the next half century. According to estimates developed by Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), after 2010, the demand for direct care workers in long-term care settings becomes even greater as the baby boomers reach age 85, beginning in 2030. This increase in demand will be occurring at a time when the supply of workers who have traditionally filled these jobs is expected to increase only slightly.
HHS and Dept. of Labor (DOL) identified a comprehensive set of recommendations to address potential imbalances between the future demand for and supply of direct care workers in long-term care settings. The recommendations are geared to address key issues relating to:
- Finding new sources of workers;
- The initial and continuing education of workers;
- Compensation, benefits, and career advancement; and
- Working conditions and job satisfaction.
The recommendations include:
* National Dialogue With Employers
* Outreach to Faith and Community-Based Organizations
* Enhanced Use of Technology
* State and Local Initiatives
* Enhanced Training and Education
* New Sources for Workers
* Support for Informal Caregivers
* Regulatory Changes
* Worker Safety
* Research Efforts
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