Strategy for caregivers: “It’s ridiculous,” reacts the general delegate of the “Je t’aide” association after the announcement of 6,000 additional respite places

As part of its new strategy “Acting for caregivers 2023-2027″, the Minister of Solidarity, Aurore Bankannounced 6,000 additional respite places for caregivers. For Morgane Hirongeneral delegate of the “Je t’aide” association, “it is insignificant compared to the needs: 6,000 respite places for 11 millioncaregivers“. Morgan Hiron also raises the question of the remaining liability for caregivers. “This is an answer that we do not have in this strategy to date.” she continues.

Caregivers who are unaware of the fact of being caregivers

Many people do not know that they are caregiverslike Malika Fecih, caregiver and author of At the heart of Alzheimer’s, secrets ofcaregivers familywhen she began caring for her mother. “When I was told that I was caregiverI discovered that I was. I knew I was helping my mother, but I didn’t know there was this qualifier“, she says.

“About one in two people do not know the word caregiver. There are also many caregivers who are unaware of themselves, and as they do not know that they are caregivers, they cannot know the very strong impacts that it can have on them, and also have access to solutions.“, abounds Morgane Hiron.