As New England Ages, Immigrants Make Up A Growing Share Of Health Workers

Students attend a job-training class called “Working with Frail Elders” at Boston-based Jewish Vocational Services. Photo credit: Robin Lubbock/WBUR

New England is an old region, and not just by historical standards.

The population here is aging faster than almost any other place in the country. Fewer people are having children, and many of the states struggle to keep younger generations living and working here.

And as New England’s baby boomers grow older, and live longer, the need for health care workers also grows.

Visit WBUR for the full story. This report is part two of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change.”