A Vision for Reimagining the Direct Care Workforce
In 2020 and 2021, the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston developed two visioning papers to help LeadingAge reimagine the direct care workforce. The papers form the backbone of LeadingAge’s plan to professionalize the direct care workforce, improve recruitment of new caregivers, reduce turnover among current caregivers, and ensure that a stable, high-quality workforce will be available to care for older adults who need long-term services and supports (LTSS).
Making Care Work Pay
Released in September 2020, this paper describes the results of an LTSS Center analysis led by economist Christian Weller. The study found that raising the pay of direct care workers to the living wage in their respective states of residence would translate into meaningful wage gains for the lowest-paid aides, improve their productivity, and significantly affect the overall economy.
(September 2020)
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(September 21, 2020)
(April 2021)
Feeling Valued Because They Are Valued
Released in July 2021, this paper proposes six strategies to improve the recruitment of new direct care professionals, reduce turnover among current professional caregivers, and ensure that a stable, high-quality workforce will be available to care for older adults with LTSS needs.
(July 2021)
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(August 2021)
For more information, contact: Natasha Bryant or Robyn Stone.