Committee of Supply 2023 debate, Day 6: Gerald Giam on improving caregiver support
Caring for elderly parents or relatives can take a toll on the physical and mental health of caregivers, leading to burnout. Many caregivers are women or single adults who sacrifice their careers or personal lives for this role. Society must recognise the challenges they face and give them more support. MP Gerald Giam, who made this call in Parliament on Friday (Mar 3), urged the Government to legislate family care leave. He said it can be part of a package of help that is extended to caregivers. He also proposed ways to ease the burden of caregivers.
Caring for elderly parents or relatives can take a toll on the physical and mental health of caregivers, leading to burnout. Many caregivers are women or single adults who sacrifice their careers or personal lives for this role. Society must recognise the challenges they face and give them more support. MP Gerald Giam, who made this call in Parliament on Friday (Mar 3), urged the Government to legislate family care leave. He said it can be part of a package of help that is extended to caregivers. He also proposed ways to ease the burden of caregivers.
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