Home Health Aids: The Forgotten Necessity for People In Need

When you hear the general public talk about frontline workers, rarely do you hear about the home health aides. These are the everyday workers who are giving baths, assisting with feeding, and helping the client to properly clean up after toileting. These are the tasks that keep our elderly and disabled population out of the hospitals and safely in their homes every day. These front-line workers deserve to be recognized not only during a pandemic, but at all times as they are giving loving care to a population who would not have the quality of life they do otherwise. Home care is a necessary service in the health care system. It is time the industry and their employees are recognized.