News from Argentum: Argentum-led Bill Introduced to Promote Socialization and Caregiver Retention

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced H.R. 6835, the Care Across Generations Act.

Maggie Elehwany, Argentum Senior Vice President, Public Affairs issued the following statement:

“Argentum extends its sincere appreciation to Representatives Steil, Strickland, and Kuster for introducing the Care Across Generations Act. This groundbreaking legislation is a significant step towards solving the twin senior and child care workforce shortages in this country, and addressing the epidemic of loneliness by fostering intergenerational connections between seniors and children…

“The Care Across Generations Act can help assisted living communities retain these vital care givers by increasing childcare options at a time when high quality care can be hard to find…

“Argentum is proud to support this critical legislation for America’s seniors and caregivers, and applauds Representatives Steil, Strickland, Kuster, and Feenstra for their leadership in addressing the caregiving workforce shortage and the loneliness epidemic.”

Learn more by reading the entire press release from Argentum here.