11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m

153-L. Addressing Labor Shortages and Respite Demand in a Single Program

The aging services sector faces two significant challenges: a nationwide shortage of home health aides and a growing demand for culturally competent respite care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This session will explore how Hebrew SeniorLife addressed both challenges through one innovative program. Representatives from the Boston-based housing and service provider will explain how their in-home respite care program trains students and young professionals interested in clinical careers to provide cognitive support and culturally competent care to older adults. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about and replicate this workforce-building and caregiver-supporting model.

• Lingda Hou, Administrative Director, Wolk Center for Memory Health, Hebrew SeniorLife — Boston, MA, US
• Rachel Fox, Wellness Coach & Program Coordinator, Wolk Center for Memory Health, Hebrew SeniorLife — Boston, MA, US