About 14 million adults in the United States need home and community-based services (HCBS) to maintain their independence and support their quality of life. The ability to access long-term services and supports at home — both paid and unpaid — is essential to maintaining the physical and mental health and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities.
As Californians age and more people live longer with multiple chronic and disabling conditions, health and social care program administrators must anticipate and plan delivery of supportive services that respond to the needs of a rapidly growing and diversifying population.
