by Brenda Peluso | Jun 2, 2026 | News & Events, Webinars
We are hosting a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 16th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. We will debrief the recently adjourned Maine Legislative Session and gather input from attendees. This meeting is open to anyone interested in increasing access to quality direct care and...
by Brenda Peluso | May 14, 2026 | Take Action
We have a message for all eighteen (18) Maine Gubernatorial Candidates: Maine people depend on a strong, reliable direct care workforce and today, our direct care system is at a critical crossroads. Maine’s next governor will need to ensure we don’t fall further...
by Brenda Peluso | Feb 6, 2026 | Reports & Research
In July 2025, Maine’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) commissioned the Consortium for Aging Policy Research & Analysis (CAPRA) to do a program evaluation of the Direct Care and Support Professional Advisory Council (AC). This report contains a wonderful...
by Brenda Peluso | Jan 20, 2026 | Reports & Research
Jake McDonald, Senior Policy Advocacy Specialist for PHI and former member of our leadership team, recently published “Strengthening Maine’s Care and Support Systems: Turning Ideas into Policy.” In this article, Mr. McDonald states, “The recommendations from Maine’s...
by Brenda Peluso | Jan 6, 2026 | Reports & Research
“The Financial Burden of Caregiving” – The November 12, 2025 episode of A1: In-home elder care costs are rising more than three times faster than inflation. AARP estimates that caregivers in the U.S. spend an average of $7,242 out of pocket each year. Cuts to...
