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Over 20,000 Illinois seniors are going without needed home care because wages are too low to keep and attract workers.

“In the past five years, I’ve had five different home care aides, because they can’t support themselves and have to find better paying jobs,” said senior Demetrice Davis. “It’s heartbreaking and makes me worry that I won’t be able to get the help I need to stay in my home.”

“It’s time to decide whether we’re going to do what it takes to provide our seniors with the care they need,” said State Senator Celina Villanueva. “Making this investment in care workers so our seniors don’t suffer—it’s an easy decision. When we have billionaires in DC attacking our most vulnerable, it’s time for us as a state to show our real values by making the wealthiest pay their fair share to fund the services our seniors need.”

As state revenue forecasts continue to decline, advocates and their elected supporters are calling for major corporations and the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share in taxes, ensuring Illinois has the necessary resources to support investments in seniors and working families.

“As a state, we need to get our priorities right. Investing in the home care workforce with so many seniors’ lives on the line—it’s the right thing to do,” said Senator Villanueva.

Support HB1330/SB120 because Illinois seniors deserve quality care. Care can’t wait!