"Restricting entry of immigrants into the U.S. could really have a detrimental impact on long-term care for older adults," said David C. Grabowski, a professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. He emphasized the critical role immigrants play in delivering long-term care services. With a rapidly aging population, the need for services and skilled workers has never been greater, and diminished immigration could exacerbate staffing shortages in nursing homes and home health settings.
"There's already a shortage of workers performing long-term care, and that shortage will worsen in the coming decades." According to the article, as the population ages, particularly those 65 and older, which is expected to surpass 20% by 2030, much of this demographic will require some form of long-term care. A significant increase in the demand for direct care workers such as personal care aides and nursing assistants is projected.
"We're really going to struggle to find sufficient numbers of workers to deliver high-quality care if there's anything that threatens the influx of these workers," highlighted Grabowski. This statement reflects broader concerns within the long-term care industry regarding future workforce challenges. With a large percentage of these caregivers being immigrants, restricting immigration could lead to a significant deficit in available human resources for elder care.
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