Aging New York Struggles for Care | Albany News

New York’s aging population is straining care systems as demand surges and resources lag — with nearly five million seniors already over sixty, set to hit five point three million by 2030. Nursing homes, assisted living, and home care face worker shortages and funding gaps, forcing families into the caregiver role. Governor Hochul’s Master Plan for Aging aims to fix this, but on-the-ground realities reveal persistent barriers. Sebina Barrett of LeadingAge New York explains why, despite plans, older adults still struggle to access essential services — a crisis demanding urgent, sustained solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f52d9c65628e3248