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Direct care workers made my sister feel part of a family

Direct care worker holding the hand of a man in a wheelchair who is looking up and smiling

Their incredible work needs to be recognized and appreciated

Commonwealth Magazine logoCommonwealth Magazine Op-Ed by Talya Nevo-Hacohen
NURSING HOMES AND OTHER FACILITIES that employ direct care staff are experiencing unprecedented job vacancies and difficulty recruiting and retaining skilled workers. My job in healthcare real estate gives me a window into this world, where an organization’s ability to safely provide care relies on these often-undervalued workers who nonetheless are passionate about this rewarding but difficult work. READ MORE