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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Freidus, Andrea.

Contributor:

Shenk, Dena.

Series:

Life Course, Culture and Aging: Global Transformations Series

Life Course, Culture and Aging: Global Transformations Series ; v.10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Long-term care facilities.

Caregivers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berghahn Books 2024

New York, NY : Berghahn Books, Incorporated, 2024.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Voices of Long-Term Care Workers, authored by Andrea Freidus and Dena Shenk, provides an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by long-term care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book explores the impact of the pandemic on elder care, focusing on North Carolina, and discusses themes such as resilience, social isolation, and the balancing of protection with necessary social interactions. Through a series of qualitative studies and interviews, the book highlights the experiences of care providers, agency staff, and managers as they navigated unprecedented challenges. It aims to offer insights into the systemic issues in elder care and propose lessons and strategies for future improvements. The intended audience includes scholars, policymakers, and professionals in the fields of gerontology, healthcare, and social work. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

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10 ref Freidus

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ISBN:

9781805391999

1805391992

OCLC:

1414468773