Some states raise pay for home caregivers as shortage looms

By: Anne Saker

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 1,358

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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WILMINGTON, Ohio — From her recliner in her tidy townhouse, Donna Logan offers advice to the first baby boomers to hit the big ‘8-0’ this year: Life can be good, especially with someone like Helen Aponte helping with laundry and housekeeping and the drive to the doctor’s office.

“I do most things on my own,” said Logan, 81, a native of Wilmington, Ohio. “But having Helen come in once a week gives me confidence.”

“I …

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