Event Calendar

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Webinar: Stopgap Measures to Address Caregiver Shortages

Start Date: 10/4/2022 3:00 PM EDT
End Date: 10/4/2022 4:00 PM EDT

Location:
United States 

Event Website: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t_u43OiYRTKbuJdGYzLIrg

Organization Name: USAging

Contact:
USAging
Email: webinar@usaging.org
Phone: (202) 872-0888

According to a recent USAging poll, direct care worker shortages are threatening the ability of older adults to age well at home. While larger systems change and policy solutions are needed, AAAs are using a variety of innovative stop-gap measures to address workforce shortages and ensure that older adults can receive the services and supports they need.

Learn from a panel of AAA staff who have implemented creative and successful strategies to address workforce challenges. Among the strategies highlighted will be creating new rapid response and community care positions, conducting outreach to potential caregivers and dividing job tasks among multiple workers or provider types.

Panelists

  • Meg Burmeister, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, VT
  • Kelly Butts-Elston, Executive Director, Connections Area Agency on Aging, IA
  • Amanda McDade, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Council, WA
  • Trae Turner, VP Community Living, Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
  • Traci Wilson, Director, Research, USAging


USAging Fact: Learn about your peers’ work—and how it can fit into your agency’s goals! The AIA Awards recognizes successful and innovative programs that USAging members have developed to serve older adults. Get inspiration from our 2023 winners!