I worry for the people we support. I look at how difficult the days ahead are and think to myself that now is the time..we need to be together, ALL of us. How can we help families of people with disabilities and how do we ensure that all those in need do not get left behind?
Not only do people with disabilities have to worry but other folks such as elderly are at serious risk. A case in point was today visiting with Seniors Plus and talking about the lack of care for elderly, particularly day supports. Many of these elderly are living with their children and during the day need assistance to be safe and to stay in their family home. There are no services and I wonder why? All of these folks worked hard their whole life, raised children and lived among us...but now they are looking at lives of loneliness and possible nursing home care simply b/c we cannot offer support to help them stay at home. Suddenly they are devalued. I wonder if there is a way to make a difference in their lives?
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