Californians most in need of in-home health care struggle to access it

Access barriers to California’s in-home public health care program are highest for older, disabled and unhoused adults who most need it, a recent study finds. According to a new report, navigating In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is most difficult for adults with behavioral or cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia, and adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness.