This industry is burning a lot of wonderful care providers out. I know many of you started as I did, an unpaid care provider to a member of your family.
How can we represent ourselves in a way that makes families realize we are worth something more than minimum wage?
Just a question looking for other paid care professionals opinions.
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Right now there is a labor shortage, which is forcing up the hourly wage in many places. But again, the consumer (the sick, elderly, etc.) are the ones who pay for it, many who then can't afford it.
Have you read anything about governmental entities at the national level focusing on this? It's still a challenge. This article addresses various issues, which I think all factor into higher levels of cognizance and action on aging in America:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/01/health-202-biden-wants-more-seniors-get-care-home-instead-nursing-facility/
I heartily agree that there needs to be change, but I do think there needs to be strong supporters at both local, state and national level. However, given the current political environment, I'm not confident that will happen.
And there also need to be strong supporters, with power to get things accomplished and be committed to doing so.
That doesn't preclude action locally though; starting that kind of movement can end up expanding and eventually reaching up to the national level.