Free exercise services for family carers

Family carers are an invaluable resource for local authorities. They do valuable work wholeheartedly and for little compensation for the sake of their loved ones. They are a key part of the service system. Without their contribution, social and health care would be completely overwhelmed. It is therefore important for municipalities to invest in supporting family carers.

However, the hard and valuable work done by family carers does not receive the recognition it deserves from society, even though in practice the Finnish welfare society would collapse without family carers.

Many municipalities promote the well-being, recreation and health of family carers by offering free sports services. From the beginning of next year, Helsinki will also offer family carers free sports services at the city’s swimming pools, gyms and exercise groups, following an initiative by a city councillor. This is a wonderful initiative and gesture to show appreciation for the work of family carers, which Tuusula should follow as an example. There are currently 103 family carers over the age of 65 in our municipality. Family caregiving brings huge savings for municipalities. Home care is often more affordable than institutional care. It has been calculated that society saves an estimated 5 billion euros a year thanks to family caregiving.

Based on the above, I propose that family carers in the municipality of Tuusula be granted free access to sports services at the city’s swimming pools, gyms and exercise groups.

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