What’s the best thing about being a CNA? “Everything. I mean, it’s challenging but it’s also rewarding in so many … More

“I never planned on becoming a CNA. In the high school where I’m from, you can take vo-tech [vocational-technical] classes … More

“Some people aren’t in it for the right reasons. I tell them you have to be there for your residents–not … More

If you could change something about your work, what would it be? “That’s a hard question. Maybe if elders could … More

(1/2) How did you become a CNA? “My grandfather was in a VA [facility] and he had a good end … More

(2/2) If you could change something about your job, what would it be? “I think the amount of patients we have … More

Certified nurse assistants (CNAs) are the women and men in nursing home, home health, and assisted living care settings who … More

(2/2) “I was in clinical psychology for 33 years and what I learned is that I can’t give you the … More

(1/2) What’s it like to be 71? “In one sense it’s unreal because I am unlike anybody I’ve ever known … More

“The mafia came after me in the 80s. I was building a restaurant in Atlantic City and I was almost … More