Politico Article: Disabled, Elderly Going Without Home Care Amid Shortage of Protective Gear and Tests
Politico has published an article, "Disabled, Elderly Going Without Home Care Amid Shortage of Protective Gear and Tests."
The article highlights the plight of millions of high-needs home care patients and their low-wage caregivers, "While institutions like hospitals and nursing homes are still struggling to get enough testing and personal protective equipment, the problem is far worse for home care, which is spread out and behind closed doors."
"Some elderly and disabled patients are going without care as they turn away their aides for fear of catching the virus - or their aides refuse to venture out to work...Findings from a survey of more than 1,000 home health agencies in all 50 states by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice found that more than half had laid off staff - and 96 percent reported that at least some patients refuse services during the pandemic."
To read the article, click here.
