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Kamala Harris Pushes for Medicare to Fund Home Health Care for Families
Kamala Harris recently took to Twitter to share a personal message about the challenges of caring for aging parents while managing a full-time job.
In her tweet, she expressed her understanding of the emotional and financial strain that caregivers often experience, stating, “I know what it is like to care for an aging parent while working full-time.”
Harris’s message resonated with many, particularly those balancing the demands of their careers with the responsibilities of caregiving.
She emphasized that her opportunity agenda aims to make life easier for individuals caring for their parents and grandparents.
A key component of this agenda is her proposal for Medicare to cover the costs of home health care services.
This initiative seeks to alleviate the financial burdens that come with providing in-home care for elderly loved ones.
Harris pointed out that many families struggle to afford necessary health services, which often forces them to choose between work and caregiving responsibilities.
By advocating for expanded Medicare coverage, she hopes to provide essential support for caregivers, enabling them to prioritize their loved ones’ health without the added stress of high costs.
The importance of supporting caregivers has become increasingly evident as the elderly population continues to grow.
Harris’s proposal aims to create a more compassionate system that acknowledges the vital role caregivers play in maintaining the well-being of their family members.
By addressing the barriers they face, Harris seeks to foster a supportive environment where families can access the necessary resources for their loved ones.
Her tweet has sparked a broader conversation about the need for comprehensive healthcare reform, particularly in relation to elder care.
As more individuals share their experiences and advocate for change, Harris’s focus on making home health care accessible reflects a growing recognition of the importance of supporting those who dedicate their time and energy to caring for aging family members.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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