A PHI Workforce Innovation is Reimagining Care for Older Adults

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Dec 23, 2025

Describes a Wisconsin program that supports self-directed home care services that allows older adults to age in place. The program includes a Care Integration Senior Aide (CISA) which works to support clients with daily activities and monitor various social determinants of health that put clients at risk of poor health outcomes. Notes that rural residents may be in need of extra support. Discusses the role of philanthropy in developing and expanding the program.

Aging and aging-related services · Elderly population · Home and community-based services · Philanthropy · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Wisconsin