Vermont’s 15 regional technical centers have transformed themselves in the last few decades. Today programs to train medical professionals exist alongside traditional automotive courses. Michael Redington is Director of the Hartford Area Career and Technical Center. He spoke with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about these changes and the future of technical education in the state.
More and more seniors are turning to adult day centers as a way to remain independent. The centers offer daily respite for caregivers, and provide meals, activities, and in Vermont, medical services. However, funding is a challenge. Medicaid covers a majority of expenses, but a recent MetLife study cites Vermont as having the highest adult day costs in the country. We look at what those numbers mean, and how adult day centers fit into the future of elderly care.