an important alert from my friend Janet
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Rayilyn Brown
Director AZNPF
Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
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From: Janet Vernon
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:37 AM
To: rayilynlee
Subject: Fw: Better Care Options for Parkinson's Patients
Good Morning...! I don't think Care2 has ever sent out an Action Alert about Parkinson's before....??? Perhaps I am mistaken...but it sure got my attention.
Loves and Woofs!!! Janet
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From: Janet Vernon
To: Janet Vernon
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:10 AM
Subject: Fw: Better Care Options for Parkinson's Patients
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Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:02 AM
Subject: Better Care Options for Parkinson's Patients
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Hi Janet,
Many Americans diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or other chronic illnesses are able to stay at home for years with support before they have to go into personal care or nursing homes. They simply need help in housekeeping, shopping or gardening services.
Urge Congress to support in-home care.»
Those who suffer from Parkinson's or other degenerative disease still value their independence, and may be able to live for a long time with the aid of home support.
The unfortunate reality is that more federal funds are allocated to nursing homes than to less expensive community programs. The average annual cost of skilled care at a nursing home is about $75,000, while the annual cost for a part-time health aid to provide care at home is only $28,000.
The Community Choice Act of 2007 will fix this broken system and give victims of chronic illness, like Parkinson's, more choice and independence. Americans should have choices when it comes to long-term care. Urge your representatives to co-sponsor the Act today! »
Sincerely,
Jessica
Care2 and ThePetitionSite
Support Independence for Parkinson's Patients with In-Home Care
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