by Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO, LeadingAge By 2030, the United States will need 2.5 million caregivers working in the field of long-term services and supports (LTSS) to keep up with the growing needs of our rapidly aging population. There are simply not enough American-born workers to meet this need due to stalled labor Read More…
By Kendra Roberts, Vice President of Operations, HumanGood Mentorship is one of the greatest joys of my day-to-day work. Michelle Obama taught us, “When you have worked hard, and done well, and walked through that door of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back and give other folks the same Read More…
A Q&A with Jasmine Borrego, President of TELACU What (or who) inspired you to pursue the career you’re in today? Noel Sweitzer, who is currently the President of HDSI Management, Inc., inspired me to get on the affordable housing path. She identified in me a keen ability to look for detail, particularly during the time Read More…
by Chris Regan, Healthcare Administrator, Carmel Valley Manor At Carmel Valley Manor, a 28-acre Life Care community in Carmel, Calif., we consistently look for opportunities to excel and highlight our community – including those who serve us so faithfully. Confident that staff are the foundation of our excellence, we intentionally seek ways to support their Read More…
Interviews by Melanie Ripley, Vice President of Membership, LeadingAge California What’s the best thing about working in our field? We heard from members from communities in Southern California about what brought them to senior care and services and what they love most about what they do. Jocelyn Alcantar, Director of Human Resources (8 years)Wesley Palms, Read More…
Chat with Sarah Steenhausen, Deputy Director of Aging Policy, Research and Equity, California Department of Aging Can you talk about why caregivers, paid and unpaid, deserve more recognition for what they do? That’s an important question – probably the most important question that we are facing today as a state. Caregivers are critical to advancing Read More…
by Jeannee Parker Martin, President and CEO, LeadingAge California There has never been a more important time to consider workforce solutions. We are hit constantly by news about workforce shortages, notwithstanding the impact these shortages have on your communities. In fact, the LeadingAge Center @UMass Boston conducts significant research to help us better understand solutions Read More…
By Amanda Davidson, Grant Manager, LeadingAge California We all know how important it is to practice self-care, especially in times of stress or trauma. Taking care of ourselves means that we are being mindful of our own needs and taking steps to improve our physical and mental health. Self-care can be as simple as taking a Read More…
By Tuan Nguyen, Vice President, Relation Insurance Employee productivity is a vital contributor to the success of any business. At times, employees may be too overwhelmed by personal or behavioral problems to perform at their highest levels. Higher stress can lend itself to higher health risks and more costly health claims. Similarly, psychological problems, substance abuse, Read More…
By Kristin Cole, AllyAlign Health. Expert Contributor: Dr. Tina Shenouda, Chief Medical Director, AllyAlign Health Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. People who engage in meaningful, productive activities with others tend to live longer, are happier, and have a sense of purpose. These activities help maintain Read More…