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AARP Maryland
Caregivers in Maryland Call for Increased Funding, Support
January 2nd, 2009
Marylanders providing care to family members or loved ones need information on available resources for caregivers and say it is important that state funding for home & community-based services be increased, according to a survey released by AARP Maryland. More than 350,000 AARP members in Maryland are or have been caregivers. The survey found that most caregivers have made work or personal sacrifices to provide care, including going into work late or leaving early, being distracted at work, and giving up vacations, hobbies, social activities and exercise. "Family caregivers are estimated to be providing over $6 billion in unpaid care to older adults...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-01-02)
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