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Monica White has served as the commissioner of DAIL since March of 2021. In a press release, White said it was "an extraordinary honor" to lead the department, but the move was the best choice for her family at this time.

Despite the population bump in 2021 and 2022, Vermont remains one of the oldest states in the U.S.

Residential care facilities in Vermont � struggling with staffing shortages and historically low Medicaid reimbursement rates � are closing at an alarming rate.

¿ªÔÆÌåÓý recently did its own analysis of what residential and assistant living facilities are available in Vermont, how many beds they have, what they cost and how much Medicaid-funded care â€� if any â€� they provide.

Talking with a loved one about finances, legal issues, estate planning, living situations, safety, care plans and driving can be difficult. Amy Goyer, AARP’s family and caregiving expert, has some tips.

A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds New England's housing stock to be the least physically accessible for older adults in the country, posing an obstacle for people looking to age in place.

By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of eye disease. Macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy are the most common causes of vision loss, and they can leave people feeling isolated and depressed. But new technology and support services can help.

“I think that as a nation, we really do not discuss enough the aging process, what it means to get old, all the options that older people have,� Sanders said.

State regulators tasked with overseeing Vermont’s elder care facilities don’t conduct enough inspections, or follow up on serious deficiencies in a timely manner, according to a new report issued Wednesday by the State Auditor’s Office.

For people with dementia, social interactions can be vital in slowing the disease’s progression. But as a person’s condition worsens, finding enjoyable things to do together can be difficult.The two longtime friends from Chittenden County hope a new card game they’ve created will help.