Show Notes
How do we build a thriving workforce to meet the growing demands of seniors’ care?
With aging populations on the rise, the need for creative solutions in workforce development has never been more urgent. Enter the Living Classroom – a program that integrates education directly into long-term care. This innovative approach is training the next generation of caregivers and health care providers while enriching the lives of residents and care teams through collaboration and shared learning.
Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with three guests who bring the Living Classroom to life: Warda Abbas, a Personal Support Worker at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and a recent graduate of the Living Classroom at Mohawk College and Schlegel Villages. Christine Bruder, People Opportunities Partner at Schlegel Villages. Jennifer Hartwick, Director of Business Development at Schlegel Villages.
Resources: Learn about The Living Classroom and get involved Listen to the Elder Wisdom: Stories from the Green Bench podcast honouring the wisdom of the elder, ending ageism Learn about the work and supports offered by the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI-LTC) The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice.
This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, Plan A.
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