Navigating Challenges in Home Healthcare

Jun 4, 2024 | General

The field of home healthcare is brimming with purpose. Personal care aides (PCAs) have the privilege of making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, offering companionship, assistance with daily living tasks, and a helping hand where it’s needed...

Hosting the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council: A Commitment to Inclusive Advocacy

May 10, 2024 | Advocacy, Events

On April 26, 2024, CRI had the privilege of hosting the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council for the presentation of the draft Pennsylvania’s 2024-2027 State Plan on Independent Living (SPIL). This plan is a crucial blueprint outlining the state’s...

TalkErie & Carl Berry – Addressing the Challenges of PCAs

May 10, 2024 | General

Community Resources for Independence (CRI is a nonprofit social service agency headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. In a recent interview on the Talk Erie – Joel Natalie Show with Carl Barry, the Executive Director of CRI....

The Heartbeat of In-Home Support: Personal Care Aides Share Their Stories

May 1, 2024 | General

They are the backbone of in-home care, the steady hands that provide comfort and assistance to those who need it most. Yet, their stories often go untold. Today, we shine a light on the experiences, challenges, and deep rewards of being a personal care aide (PCA)...

Balancing Compassion and Professionalism

Apr 9, 2024 | General

The path of a personal care aide is paved with both immense challenges and profound rewards. At its core lies a delicate dance between two seemingly contrasting forces: compassion and professionalism. On one hand, the role demands deep empathy and emotional engagement...