Lillian L. Hyatt
Lillian L. Hyatt Oral History Interview – California Social Welfare Archives
An interview with Lillian L. Hyatt, MSW, as she discusses a life of advocacy, her passion for justice related to the elderly, and her life as a retired social worker.
Interviewer: Esther Gillies, MSW, LCSW, Date: 5/5/07
(00:50)- Social work beginnings
(12:12)- Passion for justice
(13:10)- Experience as a retired social worker at residential community living
(16:18)- CCRC (Continuing Care Residential Community)
(20:35)- Improving CCRC living
(30:08)- Elderly care and lack of Dignity, Peace, and Respect
(36:46)- Involvement with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(39:15)- “Aging but not out of touch with the world”
(45:34)- Role as a NASW CA news writer
(50:00)- Bill 489 (Elderly resident’s rights)
(55:03)- Closing
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