EJ Labb, Assisted Living Facility Director

ESSENTIAL PEOPLE PROJECT, EPISODE FOUR

In this episode, EJ Labb, director of an assisted living facility for people with dementia, tells Armand Coleman about the “new abnormal” at work, including the time the National Guard showed up in hazmat suits to test staff and residents; the evolution of her own fear; the weight of worrying about her staff; and the critical importance of joy.

Thanks to EJ for her work, and to Armand, program coordinator for Everyday Boston’s Bridge Project for Returning Citizens, for an awesome interview.