Aging Services providers are screaming from the mountain tops about the workforce crisis. Could it be that policy makers are finally listening?
The workforce crisis is about the inability of aging services providers to fill open positions and the lack of competitive wages.
Most definitely, a hopeful headline announced President Biden's plan investing billions to build an aging services workforce.
The Value of Excellence in Elder Care
The time is right to seriously discuss the value of quality Elder Care in the United States. In addition, it is imperative that we intensify advocacy for improvements to strengthen services and supports for consumers. Moreover, we must enhance jobs for 4.6 million home care workers and nursing assistants.
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Topics:
Senior Care Professionals,
aging services,
Aging in the Workplace,
caregivers,
Aging Service Provider,
Professional Caregiver,
Hospital Professionals,
elder care,
home care,
aging services workforce,
workforce crisis
This is where people want to be.. home. It is time to examine changes needed for people stay safe and well with availability of appropriate care and services.
The Home Health/Care Industry quickly stepped up to the plate during the COVID pandemic. The demand for services ballooned almost over-night, and providers responded with a fierce determination to serve those in need.
The challenges were not that different from long term care. However, one might argue they were a bit more challenging due to the remote nature of the workforce.
COVID testing and protocol training required an enormous amount of coordination. Another challenge was the lack of testing for the home-bound elders, and discovering that in desperation for care, dishonesty of symptoms was a factor.
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Topics:
The Family Caregiver,
Senior Care Professionals,
aging services,
Family Caregiver,
Training,
Aging Service Provider,
Hospital Professionals,
caregiving,
aging,
Workforce,
home care,
COVID,
home health
blackboard against red barn wood
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Topics:
AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
Training,
dementia,
Family,
caregivers,
Dementia Live®Training,
leadership,
Hospital Professionals,
professionals,
elder care,
education,
families,
understanding,
dementia training,
older adults,
dementia education,
home care
When was the last time you walked into a restaurant hoping for a relaxing dinner only to feel like you were in the middle of a rock concert, and a bad one at that? You're not alone. Noise pollution is a real health hazard, especially for older adults. Yes, I'm in the AARP club myself, but don't consider myself "old" (and not sure when that starts) but I've noticed how noise has affected me as I've aged.
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Topics:
AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
Elders,
dementia,
Dementia Live,
leadership,
Hospital Professionals,
Seniors,
older adults,
noise pollution,
health,
elder care communities,
home care
A survey form the National Council on Aging, UnitedHealthcare and USA Today concluded that most Boomers are optimistic about their future. That is until you ask them about needing help as they age. When it comes to the issues surrounding who will provide caregiving when they no longer are able, optimism turns to fear.
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Topics:
AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
caregivers,
leadership,
caregiving,
Faith Community,
family caregivers,
families,
long term care,
Shortages,
home care,
boomers
