A Naples nonprofit is working to address a growing gap between the number of seniors needing care and the workers available to provide it by funding scholarships for people entering the field.
WATCH: Fox 4’s Eric Lovelace spoke to the nonprofit about the shortage:
Naples nonprofit fights senior care worker shortage by funding scholarships for caregivers in need
The Naples Interagency has awarded more than $50,000 in scholarships to 32 students over the last two years. The organization funds a range of healthcare professions, including nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists and physical therapists.
Beyond the shortage itself, the organization says the workers already in the field are stretched thin.
The board personally reviews and vets every application. All applicants must commit to serving the senior population…