… the workplace literally merged into one for millions of people. But something that is at the core of what sets apart … services. These need to exist for children, as well as for olderpeople, and those with disabilities. Many people in the EU …
… services. These need to exist for children, as well as for olderpeople, and those with disabilities. Many people in the EU provide care not just for their children, …
… power, but in a majority of those caring for children and olderpeople. They are left out of entire sectors of the economy, … of men…these realities have been around for so long, many people barely notice them anymore. But the Covid pandemic …
… Index in a completely virtual set-up, with hundreds of people joining us online from all over Europe and beyond. I … some than for others. Healthcare workers, lone parents, olderpeople, migrant workers, delivery drivers, artists, tour …
… obvious: we need carers to raise children, to take care of olderpeople and those with disabilities, and those who are sick. … of the pandemic, care workers are some of the lowest paid people in the EU. Their low salaries are a reflection of a …
… Access to care infrastructure has a direct impact on how people who care for children, olderpeople and persons with disabilities use their time. It also …
… their work. These factors will not attract more people to a sector that is already overburdened and … of society and the economy. During the pandemic, people showed their appreciation for care workers by clapping … activities due to health problems, especially as they get older. This is why they need long-term care more than men. 52 …
… need of long-term care. This is now further complicated as olderpeople, and especially women who are living alone and depend … no longer be able to rely on it to the same extent. For olderpeople living in residential facilities, social …
… To contain the virus, millions of people were confined to their homes, either unable to work or … When it comes to providing formal long-term care in people’s homes [7], it is estimated that 4.5 million out of … of the workers providing home-based professional care to olderpeople and people with disabilities are women. Across …