The China Post
Date: September 14, 2016
By Stephanie Chao
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Despite earmarking NT$20.8 billion for 2017 for those in need of long-term care,
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Family members who act as caregivers for severely disabled relatives protest outside the Legislative Yuan on Tuesday, Sept. 13, urging the government to allocate more resources for lower-middle and low-income households. (Stephanie Chao, The China Post)
the government has been criticized by advocacy groups and legislators who contend there is a still a lack of funding for caregivers in lower-middle and low-income families.
Speaking at a press conference at the Legislative Yuan on Tuesday, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Liou Chien-kuo called for an increase in subsidies for severely disabled senior citizens from affected households. Liou said that at present, nonprofit long-term care institutions lack sufficient resources to care for the those in a vulnerable economic situation.
The press conference was convened by Liou and Health Ministry representatives, along with over 200 family members of people with severe disabilities, led by the National Union of Long Term Care Development Association in Taiwan.
The family members said the current budget is unrealistic for meeting the demands of lower-middle and low-income households [FULL STORY]
