Voices of Long-Term Care Workers Elder Care in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond

Voices of Long-Term Care Workers Elder Care in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond

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There were many challenges, successes, and concerns in providing long-term care to older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking at central North Carolina, the authors highlight the implications of providing long-term care to older Americans, with an emphasis on the importance of communication,...

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Main Author: Freidus, Andrea (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berghahn Books 2024
Subjects:
Age groups: the elderly
Community nursing
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
Social Science
Gerontology
Medical
Nursing
Home & Community Care
Anthropology
Cultural & Social
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Summary:There were many challenges, successes, and concerns in providing long-term care to older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking at central North Carolina, the authors highlight the implications of providing long-term care to older Americans, with an emphasis on the importance of communication, resilience of staff, and value of human infrastructure.Based on extensive interviews, this collection of essays reflects on the participants' individual experiences and represents the voices of staff and caregivers working in long-term residential care communities, in-home and community-based programs, as well as regional aging service providers and advocates.
ISBN:9781805391920
9781805391999
Access:Open Access

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