Comments on: Gov. Patrick Directs Stimulus to Elder Services in MA http://phinational.org/archives/gov-patrick-directs-stimulus-to-elder-services-in-ma/ PHI works to improve long-term care -- by improving the jobs of home health aides, certified nurse aides, & personal care attendants. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:41:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Michael Archbald http://phinational.org/archives/gov-patrick-directs-stimulus-to-elder-services-in-ma/comment-page-1/#comment-2774 Michael Archbald Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:36 +0000 http://phinational.org/?p=2915#comment-2774 While I do not disagree with your sentiments Ruth I feel, like Debbie, that home care too needs the resources our Governor is targeting to long term care. As wait lists grow here in Hampshire County for elders trying to get into the home care program we have already started to see frail elders getting placed as the help they need is delayed. Often by the time the need is recognized and the family is moving to action they find the wait will be too long as their loved one needs help now. I recognize the Governor only has what he has for resources, but our priorities need to be realigned to assure that the most vulnerable among us can live with dignity. While I do not disagree with your sentiments Ruth I feel, like Debbie, that home care too needs the resources our Governor is targeting to long term care.

As wait lists grow here in Hampshire County for elders trying to get into the home care program we have already started to see frail elders getting placed as the help they need is delayed. Often by the time the need is recognized and the family is moving to action they find the wait will be too long as their loved one needs help now.

I recognize the Governor only has what he has for resources, but our priorities need to be realigned to assure that the most vulnerable among us can live with dignity.

]]> By: Debbie http://phinational.org/archives/gov-patrick-directs-stimulus-to-elder-services-in-ma/comment-page-1/#comment-2772 Debbie Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:42:29 +0000 http://phinational.org/?p=2915#comment-2772 I don't agree with Health Care For All and the commenter above that the recent announcements of the Patrick Administration are helpful for elders. The Administration announced allocations of funding for the big institutional providers. It failed to recommend any additional funding for home care programs or community-based services such as home health care and adult day health programs. These programs employ thousand of direct care workers and serve thousands of elders who will not be benefited by the stimulus fund allocation. In addition, none of the "health reform" benefits are available to most elders, since individuals with Medicare do not qualify for coverage. Elders and their direct care workers have been left out in the cold for too long. I don’t agree with Health Care For All and the commenter above that the recent announcements of the Patrick Administration are helpful for elders. The Administration announced allocations of funding for the big institutional providers. It failed to recommend any additional funding for home care programs or community-based services such as home health care and adult day health programs. These programs employ thousand of direct care workers and serve thousands of elders who will not be benefited by the stimulus fund allocation. In addition, none of the “health reform” benefits are available to most elders, since individuals with Medicare do not qualify for coverage. Elders and their direct care workers have been left out in the cold for too long.

]]> By: Ruth http://phinational.org/archives/gov-patrick-directs-stimulus-to-elder-services-in-ma/comment-page-1/#comment-2747 Ruth Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:42:31 +0000 http://phinational.org/?p=2915#comment-2747 I think Gov. Patrick is a man with a vision. His dedication to healthcare reform will save the state of Massachusettes a bundle in the long run. The citizens of Massachusettes are fortunate the healthcare industry is a recipient of the stimulus funds. Three cheers for Governor Patrick !!!!! I think Gov. Patrick is a man with a vision. His dedication to healthcare reform will save the state of Massachusettes a bundle in the long run. The citizens of Massachusettes are fortunate the healthcare industry is a recipient of the stimulus funds. Three cheers for Governor Patrick !!!!!

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