"It just hits you": Desperation inspires two women to create a platform for caregivers
Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Two women in Bulgaria created a platform to support caregivers, inspired by their own difficult experiences.
- The platform aims to address the growing need for elder care in Bulgaria, where a significant portion of the population is over 65.
- Bulgaria faces challenges in long-term care and has a high number of hospital beds per capita in the EU.
A new platform in Bulgaria aims to alleviate the burden on family caregivers, a growing concern in a country with an aging population. Nearly a quarter of Bulgarians are aged 65 or older, making the challenges of caring for elderly or ill parents a familiar reality for many families.
The initiative was born from the personal struggles of its founders, who understand firsthand the isolation and difficulties faced by those providing care. The platform seeks to offer support, resources, and a community for these often-overlooked individuals.
Bulgaria's demographic trends highlight the urgency of such support systems. The country ranks second to last in the EU for long-term care provisions and leads the bloc in hospital beds per capita, indicating a system that may not be adequately equipped for the evolving needs of its elderly population.
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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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