PinnedApril VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareOur vote is our power.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy inspires our fight for economic justice and equity. The March on Washington, where Dr. King gave his…Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
PinnedApril VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareWhy we must vote this election.It is no secret that the 2020 United States election will be remembered as one of the most pivotal times in our nation’s history.Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareEarlier this year, I rolled up my sleeve……for my COVID shot. I was tired of feeling like the virus was winning. I was sick and tired of feeling at the mercy of the whims of this…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
April VerrettCalifornia, COVID, & the Need for Community-Based CareIf this last year has taught us anything, it has shown us how essential caregiving is, and the deep vulnerability of populations living in…May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareGetting our Caregiving Communities VaccinatedSince the vaccines have been approved and made available, they have been made more accessible to wealthy white communities than…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareWhat’s next in the fight for caregivers.This year, SEIU Local 2015 members have worked tirelessly to support family members and care recipients, during one of the worst disasters…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareWhat Biden’s Care Plan means for CaregiversIn previous election cycles, long term and senior caregivers have taken the back seat to other pressing issues. This year, with the…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareCOVID-19’s Effects on California CaregiversThe shared personal experiences of these essential workers during the health crisis demonstrates the reality that Covid-19 has a…Aug 27, 2020Aug 27, 2020
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareWe are facing a long term care crisis.Reform for our long term care system is long overdue as we reach the precipice of a Silver Tsunami. By 2030, California’s population over…Jul 24, 2020Jul 24, 2020
April VerrettinConversations on Long Term CareIt’s Time to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable. Here’s How We StartIt is imperative that California become a leader in nursing home reform. AB 1695 will be the first step towards that goal.Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019
