About the Contributor: Elise Nakhnikian
Elise Nakhnikian is the DCA’s Communications Director. She developed and is executing the DCA’s first comprehensive communications plan, starting with the website and blog, which she relaunched this February. Elise has been an editor and writer since the early ‘80s, managing newspaper sections, magazines, and websites. She began covering long-term care in 1994, first as editor-in-chief of Contemporary Long Term Care magazine, then as content manager for two websites for nursing home and home care providers, and then for PHI. She also reviews movies.
Recent Contributions
- Support Melanie’s March for Health Care Reform (February 16th, 2010)
- New Mexico Direct Caregivers Coalition Seeks Leader (February 15th, 2010)
- New Scholarship Opportunity for Vermont Caregivers (February 15th, 2010)
- US News Explains Role of Caregiving Staff in Culture Change (January 31st, 2010)
- Martha Stewart Calls for Help for Family Caregivers (January 31st, 2010)
- Multimedia Presentation Tells Moving Story of Family Caregiving (January 31st, 2010)
- New York Times Calls for Justice for Home Care Workers (January 31st, 2010)
- College of Direct Support Profiles another Outstanding DSP Leader (January 15th, 2010)
- DSP Advocate of the Year Siljander Urges Others to Join the Cause (January 15th, 2010)
- Pennsylvania Provider Urges Displaces Workers to Consider Direct Care (January 15th, 2010)
Recent Comments
- rhena whilby-argoe: Mark keep up the good work.
- Jean O. Clemens: My daughter has worked in direct care of a mentally challenged austistic girl in a group...
- Lynne Wichmann: Jeanne and Lori, my “Sistahs”! Thank you for your comments and thank you...
- lori raymond: I just want to say thank you for your article. I have been a direct support worker for over...
- Jeanne: Great info – it is so unfair the way direct care workers are treated – much like child...
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