Without this group of care workers we would find it very hard to complete our ADL’s because of the shortage of nurses. These caregivers are the most skilled and respected by the clients who need them. They are not just companions.

With more of the population aging, who are we going to depend on to take care of them? Will it be nurses and doctors coming to give us baths, feed, dress, check our vital signs everyday in our home NO! It will only be the care givers that get paid nothing for giving 24/7. Look at nursing homes, hospitals, and other medical faculities. You will see more and more CNA’s, PCT’s and home aides.

Someone in Washington better wake up because you just might need that person you call a companion — who really should be called our new-day “guardian angel.” Without them, you might not live.