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Scapegoating senior care helps no one

Understand the nuances behind the issues to advocate for our seniors and careforce. Learn the facts behind the sensational headlines below.

Fallacies vs. Facts

An April 2023 Washington Post article presents an incomplete view of the reality facing assisted living providers. Discover the full truth from our expert below.

Expert Fact Check

The Washington Post published an article entitled “Assisted-living homes are rejecting Medicaid and evicting seniors”, which gives an incomplete view of the reality facing assisted living providers. Michael S. Pochowski, MPPA, the president and CEO of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association provided a powerful response, spelling out the nuances of the issue and the reality on the ground as senior care providers face a historic workforce shortage.

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