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Interview: Autism Home Care Services

By Accra Website | September 20, 2022
Sue Morgan Interview

WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge interviews Accra Chief Operating Officer Susan Morgan about our homecare services for Minnesotans.

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How Can Minnesota Address the Caregiver Shortage?

By Accra Website | August 17, 2022

The Minnesota State Demographic Center projects that one in five Minnesotans will be 65 years or older by 2030 and outnumber the 18 and under population by 2035.

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Minnesota Workers Earn Pandemic ‘Hero Pay’

By Accra Website | June 2, 2022

On April 29, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that promised front-line workers bonus checks as pandemic relief.

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What is Respite Care?

By Accra Website | March 21, 2022
Exhausted caregiver rubbing his eyes, needing respite care

Being a caregiver is hard work. Respite is a short-term care service intended to provide a break to an individual’s primary caregiver.

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How Do I Become a Personal Care Assistant?

By Accra Website | March 1, 2022
Photo of a special needs caregiver

This page details more about how PCA services are provided at Accra and how to become a PCA.

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Accra Promotes Mary Ngunu to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead

By Accra Website | February 23, 2022

Ngunu will implement DEI practices and foster an inclusive culture in newly created role

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Quality Homecare Necessitates Livable Wages for Caregivers

By Accra Website | October 4, 2021
Photo of a grandmother In a wheelchair

Among the heroes of the past 18 months, personal care assistants (PCAs) have cared for and protected some of the highest-risk populations in Minnesota, helping to keep the healthcare system afloat.

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Toni Gains Consistency and Stability Through Accra’s PCA Choice Program

By Accra Website | September 22, 2021

Watch Toni tell her story about the types of supports she receives from Accra PCA services.

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Back to School with Autism and Disabilities: A Q&A with AuSM

By Accra Website | September 17, 2021

Important Questions and Answers for Children with Autism

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Elopement in Children with Autism

By Accra Website | July 30, 2021
Karen & Kyler Story

Watch Karen tell her story about the strategies she uses for caring for her grandson, who has been diagnosed with autism.

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