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Caregivers support
As most of you know I am from the UK and the Government acknowledges the multiple tasks and stresses of caring. Most carers are paid an allowance and the government have a scheme to continue paying into the equivalent of the US social security system to ensure their Pensions are protected because they can’t work and chose to care for their loved ones. Caregivers in the UK are undervalued as it seems here in the US. They save the government millions in services they provide 24/7.
It is now law that a caregiver is offered an assessment by the Social Services Dept to try and meet their needs and continued support during difficult times.I am amazed at the seemingly lack of support here in the US offered to carers for any kind of services (please correct me if I am wrong but there does not seem anything available that does not cost a lot of $$$) such as respite care and care with practical issues. If in the UK a carer needs a rest services can be provided at little cost to the family.
Is the lack of acknowledgment and clear lack of support for caregivers here not a critical issue which can be taken up by your Senators?
I do not know what is available out there and would be interested what is, if you could let me know ???
Sorry about the rambling, hope this makes sense, if not, its the steroids which have helped my dizziness great and I am feeling so much better today.
Maria xx
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