You can’t turn on the news these days without seeing that there are some major arguments going on in the U.S. political arena. Typically, these arguments are between Republicans and Democrats (but not always). And with the major infrastructure bill that is currently in the works, the topic of senior care has become more and more highlighted in the news.
To be clear, no one is arguing that senior care shouldn’t be provided. That’s not the issue. The issue is who should be paying for senior care. There is a large amount of money earmarked for senior care. Democrats, generally speaking, are supporting this bill as it originated with President Joe Biden, who is a Democrat. However, many Republicans are opposing the bill–not because they don’t support caring for the elderly, but because they don’t believe that the cost of care should come mainly out of the pool of money that comes from tax dollars.
This post is not meant to be a political one. It’s not meant to state that one side is right and one side is wrong. It’s meant to inform you of some of the ways that senior care has been politicized lately.
Unfortunately, the politicization of care has become pretty divisive, just like other political topics. But the reality is, regardless of someone’s party or voting record, they still need access to high quality care. Jumping through hoops to find the right care can be exhausting, especially if you’re currently providing care within your family.
Plus, senior care is expensive. That’s been one of the big issues that the care industry has faced over the years. It’s perhaps the biggest hurdle that families face when it comes to providing their loved ones with the care that they receive.
And someone has to pay those bills. Professional caregivers are not donating their time. Even with recent increases in wages all across the country, this segment of the workforce is still underpaid and overworked. Providing care is a tough job, and wages are lower than they really ought to be solely because it helps keep care affordable for more people. Even if Medicare or Medicaid is offsetting the cost of care, it’s still being paid for, just not directly from your pockets.
For a lot of people, paying for care is a really touchy subject. Money isn’t always easy to talk about, but it’s one of many hard conversations that needs to be had when it comes to senior care. It’s also an area where one of our trained professionals can be of help, if you’re looking for assistance. We hold free consultations designed to help address tough topics like this and get your family pointed in the right direction.
Care is not an easy thing to get set up. And today, more than ever, there are a lot of competing voices out there. That’s why it’s so important that you have a resource on your side that is fighting for the good of the people that you love. If you’d like to learn more about what we do, feel free to get in touch.
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