America’s Aging Population Faces a Caregiver Shortage – How Immigration Policies Impact Home Care.
The U.S. is facing a growing crisis in home care—one that threatens the well-being of millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities. As the aging population expands, the demand for caregivers is surging. However, restrictive immigration policies are worsening the caregiver shortage, leaving families struggling to find quality care for their loved ones.
At Percipience Home Care, we believe that advocating for sensible immigration policies is crucial to ensuring that every senior receives the care they need. Here’s why this issue matters and how you can take action.
The Caregiver Shortage: A Growing Crisis
By 2054, nearly 84 million Americans will be aged 65 and older, making up 23% of the total population (Pew Research). Many of these individuals will require home care assistance, yet there are fewer caregivers available to meet this rising demand.
The home care workforce, particularly home health aides and personal care assistants, relies heavily on immigrants. Currently, about 28% of all home health aides in the U.S. are immigrants (Econofact). However, strict immigration policies and labor shortages are reducing the number of caregivers entering the workforce, creating a crisis that affects both families and care agencies.
How Immigration Policies Affect Home Care
Tougher immigration restrictions, visa limitations, and delays in processing work permits are preventing qualified caregivers from entering the U.S. and joining the workforce. Some key impacts include:
Fewer Home Care Workers Available – Fewer caregivers mean longer wait times for families seeking in-home support.
Higher Costs for Families – With demand outpacing supply, the cost of home care services is rising, making care less accessible for those who need it most.
Increased Caregiver Burnout – Fewer workers means existing caregivers are stretched thin, leading to stress, fatigue, and turnover in the industry.
Greater Risk for Seniors – A shortage of caregivers can lead to neglected care needs, impacting the health and safety of seniors who rely on in-home support.
Advocating for balanced immigration policies that support the home care workforce is essential to keeping seniors safe and ensuring that high-quality care remains accessible.
What Can We Do?
At Percipience Home Care, we are committed to advocating for solutions that strengthen the home care industry and ensure that every senior can receive the care they deserve. You can help by:
✔ Supporting Policies That Expand the Caregiver Workforce – Advocate for immigration policies that allow skilled caregivers to fill vital home care roles.
✔ Raising Awareness – Share information about the caregiver shortage to help drive policy discussions at local, state, and national levels.
✔ Taking Action – Visit our Advocacy Page to learn more about ongoing initiatives and how you can make your voice heard.
Join the Fight for Better Home Care
The caregiver shortage is not just a policy issue—it’s a crisis that impacts millions of families. Without strong advocacy and policy reform, many seniors may struggle to receive the quality care they need.
Now is the time to take action. Advocate for smarter immigration policies, support caregivers, and help ensure that compassionate home care remains accessible for all.
Visit our Advocacy Page to learn more and get involved!
