From WATE:
“Group of nursing students
wants to provide free home care for those with disabilities”
A group of Knoxville nursing
students wants to provide free home care for those with disabilities. The group
started a nonprofit in Knoxville called Revolutionary Home Care. Sara Lippett
started the new nonprofit because she knows what it’s like to live with someone
with a disability. “I have children with disabilities,” she said. David Meece
understands the struggle day to day, too. “Several of my siblings have
disabilities,” he explained. “Schizophrenia, bipolar, and they’ve been in and
out of institutions.” Adrionna Kinsler said she joined the team because she
knows what it’s like to live with a disability, “I personally struggle with
bipolar. I do not have manic episodes but I do experience mania and so it’s
hard. Some days are good and some days are bad.” That’s why they all want to be
there for those who may not be able to take care of a family member alone. “I
know it’s hard for those families who are getting older and not able to care
for their loved ones as they once did,” said Lippett. “So we want them to be
able to feel comfortable bringing them to a home knowing that they will still
receive at home feeling.”
They say Revolutionary Home Care
will be a place for all people with disabilities regardless of their age or
need. “We’re trying to deinstitutionalized disabilities,” said Lippett. David
Meece added, “everyone has priorities. We want to meet their needs.” These
nurses agree that they want the people to take care of to have access to the
community and feel a sense of independence while also getting quality care. “We
just want to treat them like family instead of a name or number,” Lippett
stated. The group is still looking for a location to call home in Knoxville.
There are also looking to find supporters, sponsors, fundraisers, and
donations. You can find out more and how you can help by clicking here.
^ The disabled across the US (and
the whole world) need and deserve better health care – especially at home. I’m
really pleased to see these Nursing Students take on this themselves and hope
they get the community and State support they need. ^
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