Coronavirus Worsening Workforce Challenges for Many In-Home Caregivers
Home care workers are on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis. But for many of these caregivers, the outbreak has only exacerbated the ongoing workforce challenges associated with the in-home care space. Among the challenges they face, many in-home caregivers aren’t being given adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). That’s true despite the fact they’re considered essential workers and a key cog in the machine battling the COVID-19 virus.