I want to thank state Rep. Tarik Khan for the information about increased help for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. As a retired geriatric social worker, I know firsthand how incredibly difficult it is for an overburdened caregiver to navigate the aging system to try to find help.
The key is to understand the financial and clinical eligibility criteria for the various programs. This information unfortunately often remains elusive. Additional help in the Department of Aging is a step in the right direction to improve access to services and to provide much-needed support for those …
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I want to thank state Rep. Tarik Khan for the information about increased help for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. As a retired geriatric social worker, I know firsthand how incredibly difficult it is for an overburdened caregiver to navigate the aging system to try to find help.
The key is to understand the financial and clinical eligibility criteria for the various programs. This information unfortunately often remains elusive. Additional help in the Department of Aging is a step in the right direction to improve access to services and to provide much-needed support for those doing this herculean job.
Loretta Dugan
Erdenheim
