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The shortage of Direct Care Workers in the United States has become a critical challenge for aging and disability services. Contributing factors are high turnover rates, lack of benefits, low wages, racism, lack of respect, and inadequate training. To address the DCW shortage, IMPART Alliance at Michigan State University launched a program that supports employers in testing innovative retention and recruitment strategies. Within this context, this paper examines several organizations that are piloting grassroots innovations that integrate technology into care models. One promising example is to expand residential supported housing offerings by introducing a smart home alternative to traditional residential support models which rely on 24-hour direct support. This initiative aims not to replace DCWs but to utilize technology as a tool to elevate person-centered care, expanding opportunities for communication and enhancing individualized support. Furthermore, these programs emphasize training and the development of new skills, fostering a collaborative relationship between caregivers, technology, and clients. By examining three organizational initiatives that focus on various innovations in care, this paper explores the potential for grassroots, technology-enabled solutions to both strengthen the direct care workforce and inform broader strategies for addressing the shortages.","cbCaivwwCV58FUUY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivwwCV58FUUY","pdf",1156189,"English","# Abstract\n## DCW roles and the shortage\n## Contributing factors\n## IMPART Alliance and technology-enabled strategies\n## Grassroots organizational initiatives and smart-home supported housing\n## Training, new skills, and collaboration","[{\"question\":\"What role do Direct Care Workers (DCWs) play in care delivery?\",\"answer\":\"DCWs provide long-term care and personal assistance that help older adults and people with disabilities or chronic conditions maintain independence and quality of life.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors contribute to the direct care workforce shortage in the United States?\",\"answer\":\"The shortage is linked to high turnover, lack of benefits, low wages, racism, lack of respect, and inadequate training.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the paper propose addressing the DCW shortage using technology?\",\"answer\":\"It examines organizations piloting grassroots innovations that integrate technology into care models, including smart-home alternatives to 24-hour residential direct support.\"}]","Reimagining Care: Technology-Enabled Strategies to Address the Direct Care Workforce Shortage - Abstract | PDF",1790642159]