UW-Eau Claire’s caregiver training program, Workplace dress codes

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seniors eat a meal at The River Food Pantry
Older adults enjoy a meal and the company of others at The River Food Pantry which began offering lunch in May 2019. Photo courtesy of The River Food Pantry 

A UW-Eau Claire program is training senior caregivers. We talk with a teacher and a student about the profession. We also discuss why many workplaces are relaxing their dress codes.

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  • Workplaces are relaxing dress codes, to mixed reviews

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • A. Emily Ralph Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Doug Olson Guest
  • Shayanna VanEyll Guest
  • Linda Przybyszewski Guest

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