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Stand Up and Tell Them: Views from the Frontline of Long-Term Care

06/10/2008 | Requests *

Summary

Watch these videos to hear first-hand from direct-care workers about the services they provide. They share their thoughts on why they do this work, how they are viewed by families, friends, and service recipients, and how they deal with challenges such as discrimination and disrespect. They also provide advice on how to improve the field. The videos are available free at this website or can be ordered as a DVD or VHS with a discussion guide included.

Author

Available Files

Press Release PDF (90K, 2 pages)
Online Videos Off-site link

Keywords

Personal Assistant; Caregiving; discrimination

Topic

Long-Term Care, Workforce/Direct Care

Type/Tool

Announcement/Press Release, Audio / Video recordings

Source

Institute for the Future of Aging Services, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; AAHSA

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

06/10/2008

Contact

Debra Lipson

dlipson@aahsa.org
202-508-1215

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2275

Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.

* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

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