Adult Day Services

More and more seniors are turning to adult day centers as a way to remain independent. The centers offer daily respite for caregivers, and provide meals, activities, and in Vermont, medical services. However, funding is a challenge. Medicaid covers a majority of expenses, but a recent MetLife study cites Vermont as having the highest adult day costs in the country. We look at what those numbers mean, and how adult day centers fit into the future of elderly care.

Keeping Older Workers Happy on the Job

Vermont’s aging population is creating new dynamics in the workplace, with people working well past retirement age. We talk with Vermont companies that offer innovative programs to keep older workers happy on the job.