Care crisis gets attention

Minnesota's care crisis is gaining much-needed media attention, highlighting stories of individuals stranded in hospitals and care centers due to a lack of available staff for home care. Access Press has been a longstanding advocate on this issue, with its late executive director Tim Benjamin, who was quadriplegic, experiencing a deteriorating care situation over the years.

The publication's staff, once familiar with Tim's personal care team, witnessed increased turnover and changes in training, leading to uncertainty about daily staffing and Tim's ability to participate fully in work and the community. The article underscores the urgency of addressing the care crisis, emphasizing the need for tangible results amid a growing sense of desperation for many individuals in similar situations.