#careisessential

[pinkappleandpeaches]

Did you know that nearly 90% of home care workers are women, more than 60% are people of color, and 31% are immigrants? #partner Home care jobs are essential and important in our communities in which they provide care to seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of others who rely on them to live safely and independently at home. However, they are some of the lowest paid in the country. To show support and to learn more, visit CareIsEssential.org and the link in bio. @seiu_org #MyHomeCareStory #CareIsEssential #CareCantWait __ . . . . . . #healthcareworkers#essentialworkers#homecare#caregiver#sharingiscaring#caregiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdWYRhrw2M/?utm_medium=tumblr

[pinkappleandpeaches]

Did you know that nearly 90% of home care workers are women, more than 60% are people of color, and 31% are immigrants? #partner Home care jobs are essential and important in our communities in which they provide care to seniors, people with disabilities, and millions of others who rely on them to live safely and independently at home. However, they are some of the lowest paid in the country. To show support and to learn more, visit CareIsEssential.org and the link in bio. @seiu_org #MyHomeCareStory #CareIsEssential #CareCantWait __ . . . . . . #healthcareworkers#essentialworkers#homecare#caregiver#sharingiscaring#caregiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdWYRhrw2M/?utm_medium=tumblr

[aishaadkins]

More scenes of the day… #CareIsEssential #CareCantWait (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUXPeypO_8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[aishaadkins]

My time in Washington, D.C. has truly been a remarkable experience filled with growth, reflection, and connection. These are just a few images of my colleagues and friends, many of whom met each other in person for the first time this week. As impactful as this trip was for my career (not to mention positive for my mental health), the reality is that is was also an anxiety-addled test run for obtaining regular care for my mother. After many last-minute calls, frantic emails, and $486 out of pocket, I arranged for an aide to come to my home and make sure my parents were okay while I was gone. It was expensive, and I worried about how things would work out. Fortunately, things went well on both ends. Now I am returning to a reality in which I will grapple with anticipatory grief and try balance work and care. We are daily making progress in gaining legislation that will get family caregivers, people with disabilities, and people with disabilities the much-needed home and community-based services we so desperately need. The struggle continues. #CareCantWait #CareIsEssential (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRUW3EZJOSr/?utm_medium=tumblr