Rowdyneko says, “[caregiving] is the best unpaid work the federal government gets.”
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But, what I tell you. This is the best unpaid work the federal government gets, I’ll tell you. They are saving billions with all these caregivers. And, I mean, there’s no income tax relief for caregivers. I mean, we’ve got the disability tax credit. I mean every disability thing, because I work with people with disability, we’ve got every disability thing possible that my husband qualifies for, but there’s nothing for caregivers. And I think they are going to put in a caregiver tax credit. Well, that means you have to pay taxes. I mean, if your income is low enough that you’re not paying taxes, a tax credit is not going to help you. So, I mean, this is my new thing, bandwagon I’m getting on when I have time, this whole caregiver thing. Because it’s just there’s a total expectation that you’re going to do this job 24/7, but there’s absolutely no help to do it.
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- Resources – RowdynekoRowdyneko told other patients about a free door-to-door transportation service to use instead of private ambulances.
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- Advice for friends and family – RowdynekoRowdyneko notices that people don’t call her or come over any more. She suggests that family and friends stay in contact.
- Financial impact 2 – RowdynekoRowdyneko is thankful that her husband’s medications are covered by the palliative pharmacare program.
- Financial impact – RowdynekoWithout extended medical coverage, Rowdyneko would have been under much more financial pressure.
- Uncovering how and why caregivers care – RowdynekoRowdyneko would love it if caregiving were fun, or brought her closer to her husband. Unfortunately, this is not the case for her.
- Travelling, holidays and respite – RowdynekoWhen Rowdyneko leaves for a cruise, her family tries not to disturb her.
- Support from family and friends – RowdynekoRowdyneko doesn't do the caregiving willingly, but her son surprises her every day with his unselfish support.
- Society and caregiving – RowdynekoRowdyneko has noticed that younger caregivers often have to stop working. There are not enough resources or support for them.
- Interaction with professionals – RowdynekoBeing expected to do things that you are unable to do is frustrating for Rowdyneko.