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New Issue Briefs: Building the Eldercare Workforce

An effective job creation program must address the increasing need for support and services for the growing older adult population.

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TITLE VII AND VIII PROGRAMS

Preparing the Eldercare Workforce

Despite the growing need for services, there is a current and future shortage of health professionals and direct-care workers with specialized training in geriatrics and an even greater shortage of the geriatrics faculty needed to train the entire workforce.

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    Eldercare Workforce Alliance Lauds Efforts of National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council

    Eldercare Workforce Alliance Lauds Efforts of National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council

    Washington, D.C. — The Eldercare Workforce Alliance commended the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council and the Obama Administration for their work to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 

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    • Share Your Story

      Are you interested in sharing your unique experiences with eldercare issues? This is where you can tell your story.

    • What You Can Do

      Advocate for quality care by strengthening the eldercare workforce.

    • Fast Facts

      A million more direct-care workers will be needed by 2016, according to the latest employment projections.

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