Disposable People: Caregiver Squawking | EP023

Are we just supposed to sit back while the safety nets for caregivers and vulnerable people disappear? I won’t, and I hope you won’t either. Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are on the chopping block, and a vague tax credit for family caregivers won’t cut it. How will caregivers survive if these lifelines shrink or vanish? I dig into the real consequences, the financial traps, and the blatant attempts to hide critical information from us. This isn’t just politics, it’s survival. If you’re a caregiver or know someone who depends on these programs, it’s time to make some noise. Let’s not just squawk, let’s be heard.Resources Mentioned: Video of then-Candidate Trump offering tax cuts to caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHwKVeJHG6ETax attorney Jasmine Dilucci commenting on then-Candidate’s tax cuts for caregivers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K8CSCS771igAmerican Medical Association--avian flu updates:https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/bird-flu-h5n1-resource-centerAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: https://www.acog.orgCaregiver demographics: https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-statistics-demographics/Websites concerning caregivers’ financial demographics:[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK396402/[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9379508/[3] https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231102/New-report-highlights-the-financial-impact-of-caregiving.aspx[4] https://www.healthinaging.org/blog/the-financial-costs-of-family-caregiving-a-stark-reality/[5] https://www.tiaa.org/content/dam/tiaa/institute/pdf/insights-report/2022-07/tiaa-institute-nac-the-economic-effects-of-family-caregiving-on-women-wvoee-cothran-july-2022-0.pdf[6] https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/wb/wb20230511[7] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10365074/[8] https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/faq/financial-costsAbout Me:I have cared for many family members across the life span, experiencing the joys and challenges of child-rearing, the poignance of caring for parents, friends, and elder partners. I realized that I could not handle the stress of family caregiving 24/7/365. It was time for a new approach to caring. My health and happiness were slipping away. This is how Think to Thrive for Caregivers evolved. Let your mind meet your heart so you don’t lose track of your life.Connect with Me:https://www.deborahgreenhut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/Find my books hereThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.