Cracks in the foundation: The experience of care aides in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heather K TitleySandra YoungAmber SavageTrina ThorneJude SpiersCarole A EstabrooksPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
These findings suggest significant, ongoing adverse effects for care aides in LTC homes from working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Our data demonstrate the considerable strength of this occupational group. Our results emphasize the urgent need to appropriately and meaningfully support care aides' mental health and well-being and adequately resource this workforce. We recommend improved policy guidelines and interventions.