He was a nurse, then he had a stroke at 47 (video)
“Washington’s long-term care benefit will help so many people like me, whether they need help because of a chronic disease, or a sudden event like a stroke or a serious accident,” Worku said last week at an event in support of WA Cares.”
Markos Worku, of Seattle, was 47 and working as a nurse when he had a stroke. He now receives care at home, and said that WA Cares could help people like him. Benefits aren’t just for care services, but can be used to pay for equipment like a wheelchair, grab bars in showers or ramps like the one Worku relies on to enter and exit his home.
But I-2124 will harm 3.5 million Washingtonians, and their families, by taking away care benefits needed by people like Markos. In fact, 40% of people needing long-term care are younger than 65. WA Cares is not just for the elderly.
