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Korea’s Caregiving Crisis: A Call for Health Insurance Coverage as Families Struggle with Soaring Costs

Korea’s Caregiving Crisis: A Call for Health Insurance Coverage as Families Struggle with Soaring Costs

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In July, a man in his 60s tragically ended the life of his wife, whom he had dedicated over three years to caring for in Seoul. The man had given up his job to provide support to his wife, who suffered from a rare disease. He explained to the police, [...]

47% of Dementia Patient Caregivers “Quit Work” Or “Cut Down on Work Hours”

47% of Dementia Patient Caregivers “Quit Work” Or “Cut Down on Work Hours”

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly half of all guardians of dementia patients were found to have given up their job or decrease their work hours in order to care for their loved ones. This was according to a survey carried out by the Korea Dementia Association, the results of which were published yesterday. [...]