IMPART Alliance's Podcast
A major shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) in Michigan threatens the delivery of long-term, home, and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Join us to hear conversations with DCWs, partners, experts, and key stakeholders working to help Michigan build a strong direct care workforce through advocacy, training, and sustainable career development initiatives.
Each episode contains powerful information, testimonials, and updates on current developments within the workforce.
IMPART Alliance's Podcast
Dorothy and Eric Paad
On today's episode, we are joined by Eric Paad, founder and president of the Caregiver Incentive Project, and Dorothy Paad, an award-winning author, motivational speaker, mentor, and advocate. Dorothy and Eric are a father-daughter duo who have dedicated their lives to improving caregiving for both professionals and those they support.
In Eric’s words, “Our whole mission in life is to improve the lives of those being cared for by supporting the caregiver. When the caregiver is trained, supported, properly cared for, and cherished as a frontline worker, they will do a better job of caring for those in need."