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AARP is asking Missouri caregivers to share their stories, and will use the stories to press for legislation that could help them when a loved one comes home from a hospital stay.
The Caregiver, Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act would allow every hospital patient to designate a family caregiver. The hospital would notify the caregiver about discharge plans and show the caregiver how to perform follow-up medical tasks the patient will need at home.
“This commonsense policy will go a long way to helping about 792,000 caregivers in this state who give their heart and soul to providing the best care possible,” said Jay Hardenbrook, AARP state advocacy director.
To read inspirational stories, learn about supportive resources and share your experience, go to aarp.org/iheartcaregivers.
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