Direct care workers—nursing assistants, home health aides and personal care aides—fill essential roles in our communities, supporting hospitals, nursing homes, hospice homes and Iowans needing in-home care. In the wake of Covid-19, these professionals now find themselves on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic in Iowa. But with many risking their own health and safety to care for others, where is the support they need to make it through this crisis?Di Findley, executive director of Iowa CareGivers, talks with Anne about policy solutions the direct care professionals her organization represents need to meet and overcome the challenges ahead. SHOW NOTESLearn more about Iowa CareGivers: https://www.iowacaregivers.org/