Representative
Patrick Corey (R-Windham) has received the AARP Maine Capitol Caregivers Award.
He joins a bipartisan group of elected officials from 30 states, including
Maine, advancing policies to bring more help to family caregivers. Rep. Corey
was presented with a “Capitol Caregiver” certificate in recognition of his
efforts on January 21, 2020.
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| Rep. Patrick Corey |
Rep. Corey
sponsored successful legislation to support family caregivers. LD 84 -
"Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Allow
Spouses To Provide Home and Community-based Services to Eligible MaineCare
Members" will help spouses remain in their homes.
According
to a recent AARP press release: “This new law will help many of the more than
181,000 family caregivers in Maine who help their spouses to remain in their
homes and communities,” said Lori Parham, AARP Maine State Director. “AARP Maine
applauds Rep. Corey’s efforts on behalf of Maine’s family caregivers and their
loved ones.”
“The need for
this legislation was brought to my attention by two of my constituents, John
and Linda Gregoire of Windham,” said Rep. Corey. “Their plight is similar to
other family caregivers across Maine. They collectively provide unpaid care at
approximately $2.2 billion annually. The new law will help make the difficult
responsibility of caregiving for a spouse a little easier.”
The
plight of John and Linda Gregoire of Windham has been well documented in the
Maine news media. John has ALS, requiring 24-hour care from his wife, Linda.
Rep. Corey’s succeeded in passing the legislation on his second attempt.
Rep. Corey, a
self-employed creative director and marketer, is serving his third term
representing District 25: Windham (part). He previously served on the Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife Committee and the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana
Legalization and Implementation. He is now a member of the Maine Marijuana
Advisory Commission.
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