Aging in Vermont

State regulators tasked with overseeing residential care homes and assisted living facilities now carry out annual inspections, have closed all unfinished reports, and made other improvements in the past year, according to the state auditor’s office.

Older adults have a lot to gain from having pets — from improved physical health to a better quality of life. That’s the motivation behind a volunteer program in Chittenden County called Aging in Place with Pets.

Hospice volunteers provide companionship for people in end-of-life care. Vermonters 16 years or older can be trained to help.

What Vermont's aging population means for the economy, schools and more.

Vermont hospitals are seeing an increase in long-term patients due to a lack of placement options, like residential care facilities. In some instances, as hospitals fill up, it's delaying care for people with serious medical needs.

This week, the University of Vermont Medical Center announced a new center that will provide support and resources for caregivers, like peer mentoring and short-term counseling.

The five agencies provide a range of local services to older Vermonters. They will continue to operate independently.

In Vermont, the number of older drivers is rapidly growing. Experts say it’s important to refresh your skills and be aware of how your age may impact your driving.

Monica White has served as the commissioner of DAIL since March of 2021. In a press release, White said it was "an extraordinary honor" to lead the department, but the move was the best choice for her family at this time.

Despite the population bump in 2021 and 2022, Vermont remains one of the oldest states in the U.S.