The Essential Work of Caregivers During COVID-19 - Frontline Perspectives

Explore a thought-provoking discussion on the crucial role of caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in this 31-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the challenges faced by direct care workers and family caregivers, examining the need for better protections and recognition of their essential work. Learn about initiatives like Universal Family Care and the Coronavirus Care Fund, and gain insights on leadership, collective responsibility, and hope for the future. Hear from experts Ai-jen Poo and Lucy Kalanithi as they address important questions about the meaning of essential work and the long-term implications for caregivers beyond the current crisis.

Introduction
Introducing Jenn
Jenns work
Leadership
Universal Family Care
What is Essential Work
Who is on the Frontline
Maggie
Distance is love
Isolation
Collective Responsibility
Coronavirus Care Fund
COVID Training
Reentry Guidelines
Heroes Act
Infrastructure
What is Universal Family Care
What gives you hope
How much people care
Hope
Voting
Care for All
Poem