Government Rolls Out Mutual Support Service Model to Ease Caregivers' Burden

Premier Chou Hung-tai recently visited the Dayao Center in Changhua County and emphasized that Taiwan has entered a super-aged society, where an increasing number of elderly people require care, putting a greater burden on caregivers. To alleviate this burden, the government must provide more support and assistance to caregivers.

In this regard, the government has implemented a service model called "Mutual Relief" which aims to provide a secure and reliable place for caregivers to leave their elderly loved ones, allowing caregivers to receive rest and care. As of the end of June, 16 counties and cities in Taiwan have established 49 mutual relief service stations, providing assistance to elderly people and their caregivers.

However, the investment in promoting the mutual relief service model remains insufficient, with more resources and equipment needed to be developed. To accelerate the promotion of this service, the Ministry of Health and Welfare will invest NT$50.5 million next year to continue pushing this service.

This investment will help the ministry strengthen the construction of mutual relief service stations, increase the coverage and quality of services, and provide better support and assistance to caregivers. At the same time, this investment will also help the government better understand the needs and difficulties of caregivers, enabling them to provide better services and support.

During the promotion of this service, the government will continue to collaborate with non-governmental organizations to jointly promote the development of this service. The government will also continue to strengthen support and assistance for caregivers, including providing more resources and equipment to help them receive better care and support.

In this regard, the government will also continue to promote the development of family care, providing more resources and support to help family caregivers receive better care and support. At the same time, the government will continue to strengthen caregiver training and education, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to better care for the elderly.

In summary, promoting the mutual relief service model is part of the government's support and assistance for caregivers, and this investment will help the government better understand the needs and difficulties of caregivers, enabling them to provide better services and support. At the same time, this investment will also help the government strengthen support and assistance for caregivers, including providing more resources and equipment to help them receive better care and support.