The article reflects on the author's father's struggle with economic hardship in his youth, which influenced his career as a bankruptcy lawyer. Now suffering from dementia, the father's past experiences remain largely unrecognized due to his condition. The family, like many others, faced challenges finding affordable caregiving support after the closure of a vital day program, forced by low Medicaid reimbursements and high operational costs. This highlights systemic issues affecting families reliant on such services, particularly in California, where many regions lack access to adequate support programs.
"Last December the center closed down because of the inexplicably high fees that the state charges such programs annually and the unconscionably low Medicaid reimbursement rates it pays."
"For a while that meant taking him to a day program for adults with dementia and Alzheimer's. It was an oasis in an otherwise overwhelming life of family caregiving."
"Because my dad was on a quest to never be poor again, we are in a minority of family caregivers who have access to the money we need to care for him."
"In fact, in 32 counties Medi-Cal recipients have no access to programs like these, according to the California Association of Adult Day Services."
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