The SCAN Foundation

The SCAN Foundation, led by President and CEO Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, is dedicated to creating a society where older adults can access health and supportive services of their choosing to meet their needs. To make this vision a reality, we work to ensure the availability, affordability, and quality of long-term services and supports that keep vulnerable older adults independent in the place they call home. WHY OUR WORK MATTERS As all of us grow older, most people will encounter daily challenges, such as: Getting help with daily needs like going to the grocery store and keeping the house clean; Managing chronic illness; Worrying about how to pay for care and services; and/or Wondering about being able to live in a place of ones choosing. Right now, there is no coordinated and easily navigated system in place to support Americans who want to live independently as they age. The time for solutions is now. Across all the work we fund, we value projects that are bold, catalyt...