Senior care initiative supporters visit Yakima

by Leah Beth Ward

Yakima Herald-Republic (27 Jun 08)

Supporters of an initiative to raise the training requirements for home health care workers said Thursday the measure is worth the estimated $25 million it would cost the state to implement over the next two-year budget.

"Quality costs," said Nancy Dapper, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association of Western & Central Washington. "I think the costs are reasonable."

Dapper spoke Thursday at a news conference held at the Harman Center by the largely union-funded campaign for Safe, Quality Care for Seniors.

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