Asselstine: Here's why long-term care workers are so stressed

Shortly after 6 a.m., the personal support workers (PSWs) are looking for someone to start washing and dressing and assisting into their wheelchair. If you are a “complete care” client, one helper will wash your face while another puts on your socks. They have to work like this because speed is of the essence. A registered nurse may stop by to put your eye drops in. Then your dentures are popped in, there’s a quick shave and you are ready to be swung into your chair by a mechan