Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say
Leaders state that federal immigration policy changes are exacerbating a shortage of caregivers in Wisconsin. These shifts impact the workforce serving the state's elderly and disabled residents. Critics argue the policies weaken an already struggling labor market for essential care services.
This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch. Americans are getting older. In 2025, nearly 19% of the U.S. population was over 65, and the majority of them will need long-term care. Some home health agencies and nursing homes in Wisconsin have had to give up on plans started years ago to hire overseas workers […]
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