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一位新北市的林太太，她的丈夫因腦中風住進護理之家，生活無法自理。林太太年近七十，靠微薄的退休金和女兒支援撐起每月兩萬元的安養費用，壓力巨大。直到機構社工提醒她，政府從7月1日起推出「住宿式機構使用者補助」，符合條件最高可領 12萬元，她才如釋重負。 這不是個案，全台成千上萬個照顧者正在面對相同難題。現在，政府針對入住護理機構的失能者與家庭提供經濟支持。補助已經正式開放申請，期限到2026年3月1日止！ 補助是什麼？誰可以領？ 為減輕家庭長期照顧負擔，衛福部推出「住宿式機構使用者補助」計畫，協助入住合法機構的中重度失能者，補貼其住宿費用。 符合以下三大條件就可以申請： 1. 入住對象需為合法機構住民，包含： - 護理之家（一般、精神） - 老人福利機構（安養床除外） - 身心障礙福利機構 - 榮民之家（自費失能或失智床位） - 兒童與少年安置機構（領有身心障礙證明） - 長照住宿機構（依法立案） 2. 身分條件符合其一即可： - 經評估為「長照需要等級4級以上」 - 持有「中度以上身心障礙證明」 - 2023年1月1日前已入住的既有住民，即使沒經過評估也可申請 3. 實際入住日數計算：2025年全年（1/1～12/31） - 累積住滿180天以上，最高補助12萬元 - 若為部分失能對象，可領6萬元 - 若住未滿180天：逐月計算，住滿半個月就可依比例領1萬或5000元／月 怎樣申請？準備哪些文件？ 申請時間：2025年7月1日～2026年3月1日止 申請流程： - 填寫申請書 - 準備以下文件，向最近一次入住機構所在縣市政府提出申請 1. 申請書正本（本人親簽或蓋章） 2. 身分證正反面影本（申請人與使用機構者） 3. 入住契約書影本（顯示機構、住民、入住日期即可，無須整份） 4. 114年度6個月繳費證明（收據或轉帳紀錄） 5. 存摺封面影本（住民或簽約人名義） 6. 失能或長照等級證明影本（4級以上或中度障礙以上） 7. 其他需補資料（視政府審核需要） 補助幾時撥款？審核多久？ - 提交申請後，一般1個月內完成初審 - 審核通過者，約2週內撥款 - 若未通過，會收到書面通知並要求2週內補件 舜禹小叮嚀 這項補助幫助的是經濟壓力大的家庭與失能住民，若您或親人正住在機構內，請主動詢問機構社工或打電話給所在地政府，了解自身是否符合資格。 在社會的照顧路上，你不是一個人。政府的資源，是給真正需要幫助的人使用的。把握機會、減輕負擔，也讓自己過得輕鬆一點。 如需更多輔助資訊或協助填寫申請表，建議可撥打【1966長照專線】或向縣市政府長照管理中心洽詢。

台北市僅 7% 獨居長者有安裝救援系統，這項補助你一定要知道 上週新聞，一位 65 歲的資深男星張振寰被發現獨自離世家中，直到鄰居察覺異狀才報警。這起事件令人不捨，也再次提醒我們：「獨居長者」面對的風險遠比我們想像中高。 根據台北市政府統計，台北市目前有超過 57 萬名 65 歲以上長者，其中將近 5 萬人獨自生活，但有使用「緊急救援系統」的僅約 3,600 人，等於僅有約 7% 的覆蓋率。意思是，有超過九成的獨居長者發生突發狀況時，無人知曉。 為什麼「每天報平安」這麼重要？ 對於年紀大、有慢性病、或行動不便的長者來說，一個小跌倒、一個暈眩發作，都可能成為危及生命的事件。 「緊急救援系統」不只是一個鈴，它是一套 24 小時全天候的即時支援網絡，提供： ✅ 一鍵通報主機＋活動偵測器（無動靜自動報警） ✅ 每日定時平安通報，確保長者有正常作息 ✅ 緊急情況立即聯絡醫療與家屬 ✅ 志工定期訪視、生活關懷、資訊轉介 申請救援系統，你可以這樣做： 申請對象：台北市年滿 65 歲，列冊為獨居或弱勢長者者 申請方式：可透過社會局、各區區公所、里辦公處、社福機構協助申請 安裝內容：主機、隨身通報鈕、自動感應器、電話通訊支援等 是否收費？公費補助，符合條件者全額免費（免月費） 誰來協助？台北市社會局合作廠商到府設置、並提供技術支援與定期檢查 加值服務：部分方案包含健康關懷、每日回電、社福轉介服務 舜禹提醒你： 獨居不是錯，但獨居不能沒有備案。 這個社會愈來愈多長者選擇單獨生活，但這不代表他們該被遺忘。只要一套救援系統、一通電話，就能在關鍵時刻救人一命。 如果你是社區鄰居、親戚朋友，也可以主動協助關懷並協助申請。 若你不知道從哪開始，我們「舜禹學堂」提供免費線上諮詢與轉介服務，協助你或你關心的人掌握安全資源。 想了解更多？ 歡迎留言、分享或私訊我們 讓每一位長者都能安心生活、被好好照顧💛

近期高雄鳳山一棟老舊公寓突發大火，造成85歲老翁與56歲兒子雙雙罹難。父子倆屬於中低收入戶，日常依靠微薄補助過活，曾拒絕消防局提供的免費住警器。這場悲劇暴露出台灣弱勢家庭的居住安全漏洞，也提醒我們社會安全網亟需加強。 面對這樣的情境，除了心痛，更重要的是知道如何防範與尋求協助。 弱勢家庭、獨居長者，防火刻不容緩！ 根據內政部統計，2024年底台灣約有29萬戶中低收入家庭，65歲以上長者約23%，其中許多居住於老舊房屋。消防署資料顯示，約六成火災致死案件皆發生於未安裝住警器的住宅，老舊住宅更是風險高地。 對於個人、家庭與社會的影響： 個人層面：身心創傷、喪失生命與財產、醫療費用沉重 家庭層面：經濟負擔加劇、扶養與殯葬壓力增加 社會層面：社會成本增加，公共資源需投入更多於救災、醫療及長照服務 現行社福、消防與居家安全協助資源總整理： 一、消防安全資源 119 消防救災專線 服務：24小時救災、免費住警器申請 撥打方式：直接撥打119 地方消防局 免費提供住警器安裝，弱勢家庭優先，教導正確使用方法。 申請：透過里長、社區幹事或直接聯絡消防分隊。 二、急難救助與經濟補助 各縣市社會局（處）急難救助金 火災死亡慰問金，房屋毀損補助。 申請方式：1999市民熱線／各縣市社會局 三、居家安全修繕與補助計畫 「老宅延壽計畫」 補助管線更新、建物立面修繕、屋頂防水、新增無障礙設備等 補助金額：每項補助上限50％ 申請方式：各地社會局、內政部 長照2.0居家無障礙環境改善 提供防滑地板、緊急通報系統、扶手等修繕 申請：撥打1966長照專線 四、長者關懷與到宅送餐服務 各縣市長照管理中心（1966長照專線） 每週提供3–7餐熱食，志工定期訪視 申請：撥打1966專線 社區關懷據點 定期探訪，協助居家安全評估與轉介資源 申請方式：詢問里長或地方社會局 不要再等下一場悲劇，我們都能做更多 弱勢家庭與長者的居家安全，不該是奢求，而應是基本保障。 如果您或您身邊的人，正面臨經濟困難、居住安全問題，請立刻尋求上述資源的協助： 不知道怎麼開始嗎？ 歡迎私訊 舜禹學堂 FB 或 IG，我們的服務團隊將線上免費提供專業諮詢，協助您整合可得的所有支援資源。 一個訊息，一通電話，都可能改變生命。 一起動起來，為弱勢築起真正的居住安全網！

從一則新聞看台灣長照現實 近年最令人動容的社會事件之一，莫過於一位丈夫長年照顧植物人妻子的故事。這對新婚不久的夫妻，因意外導致妻子成為植物人，丈夫從青年時期開始照顧，歷經二十餘年光陰，最終因身心不堪負荷而選擇放手。此案例凸顯幾個長期照顧的核心問題： 婚姻關係的考驗：新婚階段尚未穩固的關係，突然必須承受重大照顧責任。 時間的殘酷性：長達數十年的照顧歷程，遠超過一般家庭危機的應對週期。 道德與健康的兩難：照顧者往往陷入社會期待與個人身心健康的矛盾抉擇。 台灣植物人家庭現狀深度分析 （一）人口特徵與照顧現況 台灣有數千名植物人患者，其中相當比例是在青壯年時期發病。根據專業機構調查，這類家庭通常需要承受長達近十年的長期照顧負擔，且隨著高齡化社會來臨，問題日益嚴峻。 （二）多重衝擊分析 在經濟層面，多數植物人家庭面臨收入大幅減少與醫療開銷持續增加的雙重壓力，每月基本照護支出可達數萬元。心理健康方面，照顧者出現憂鬱症狀的比例明顯高於一般民眾。家庭關係上，僅有少部分婚姻能在長期照顧壓力下維持穩定，超過半數家庭會因此產生嚴重衝突。 （三）社會連鎖效應 每年都有因長期照顧導致的家庭悲劇發生，青壯年照顧者被迫退出職場的情況也相當普遍，這些壓力最終往往轉嫁為整體社會的沉重負擔。 創世基金會的專業支持系統 （一）核心服務內容 創世基金會提供全天候的安養機構照護服務，包含專業的醫療護理與日常生活照顧。同時也有巡迴全台的到宅服務團隊，協助居家照護。此外，更提供家屬心理支持與社會福利諮詢等全方位服務。 （二）申請資格與流程 申請資格方面，需確診為植物人狀態且符合相關醫療條件。申請流程包含提出申請、文件審查、專業評估及最終安置等階段，由專業團隊全程協助。 （三）補助方案分級 補助方案依據家庭經濟狀況分級，從全額補助到部分補助皆有，特殊急難個案還能獲得短期全額支援，務求讓不同需求的家庭都能得到適當協助。 (四）創世基金會聯繫方式 創世基金會客服專線： (02)2835-7700 線上申請與資訊平台： www.genesis.org.tw 長照之路需要社會共築 植物人家庭的故事，是台灣長照困境的縮影。創世基金會透過專業服務與分級補助，試圖減輕家庭負擔，但根本解方仍需政府與社會共同建構更完善的長照安全網。當愛情遇上植物人，我們看見人性的光輝，也看見制度亟待彌補的缺口。

Taiwan promotes affirmative action for the physically and mentally challenged! In recent years, Taiwan has continued to show progress in the promotion of affirmative action for the physically and mentally challenged and the facilitation of their lives. For example, the government's Accessible Taxi Subsidy Program has been widely praised in recent years, helping many people with mobility impairments to solve their transportation problems. In 2024, a series of employment support and social participation policies for the physically and mentally challenged will also be introduced! Now, Chiayi City is not lagging behind, and has launched the "114-Year Plan to Promote Self-Reliance and Social Participation of People with Physical and Mental Disabilities", which makes the daily lives of people with physical and mental disabilities more convenient and worry-free by subsidizing cab vouchers. Highlights of the program The program mainly targets Chiayi City residents with moderate or higher physical and mental disabilities, and provides a maximum monthly subsidy of NT$280 in the form of a cab voucher to help them go out to work, go to the doctor, or participate in social activities more easily. Each voucher has a face value of NT$70 and is valid for the same month, but cannot be accumulated for use in the following month. Participating taxi fleets include Metropolis and Taiwan Big Bus, and the service area covers Chiayi City and some locations across counties and cities, allowing users to enjoy flexibility and convenience! How to apply? Four simple steps! 1. Prepare documents: application form, a copy of the certificate of physical and mental disability, a copy of your ID card, and a seal. If the application is made on behalf of a user, the ID card and seal of the person making the application will also be required. 2. Go to the designated location: According to the monthly application time, go to the designated service center in Chiayi City to submit the documents. 3. Eligibility check: The program staff will check the eligibility on-site to ensure that the subsidy criteria are met. 4. Receive your voucher: Once you have passed the verification, you can receive your voucher on-site and start using the program with peace of mind! Why is this program so important? According to statistics, Taiwan's physically and mentally challenged population is increasing year by year, and a high percentage of them are unable to participate in social activities due to transportation barriers. Transportation barriers not only affect employment and education, but also hinder their chances of integrating into society. Chiayi City's program aims to eliminate the transportation limitations of the physically and mentally challenged through practical actions, and to further enhance their independence and quality of life. In addition, this kind of subsidy is not only financial support, but also a kind of psychological affirmation. It allows the physically and mentally challenged to feel the importance of society to them, which in turn gives them more confidence to integrate into society and participate in public affairs. Notes on application and regulations for use 1. Scope of use: Tickets can only be used by the person himself/herself, and cannot be borrowed or sold; violators will be penalized by stopping the subsidy. 2. Applicable taxi fleet: You must take the taxi fleet contracted with the program, including Metropolitan and Taiwan bus fleets, etc. 3. 3. Service hours: Some car companies cannot provide service after 8:00 p.m. We recommend planning your trip in advance. Want to know more? Come and contact us! If you or your family or friends are eligible, don't miss out on this great program! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our sponsoring organization, Wang Lee Social Welfare Foundation, and our project staff, Mr. Ke or Ms. Lee, will be able to answer your questions. Contact: 05-2356175.

As a result, households are unable to make necessary repairs due to financial constraints, leading to an increase in the number of potential safety hazards in the home. Many studies have investigated the need for repair and maintenance in remote villages and found that the living environment of many remote villages does not meet safety standards, especially for the elderly and the physically and mentally challenged who live alone and are at greater risk. In this regard, the government and related social welfare organizations are actively promoting the "Defect Repair and Renovation Subsidy Program for Disadvantaged Families in the Mainland and Rural Areas", in the hope that more families can enjoy a safe and comfortable living environment through the use of subsidized resources. Who can apply? A comprehensive analysis of the subsidy recipients The "Remodeling and Repairing Assistance Program for Disadvantaged Families in Rural Areas" is specially designed for families with financial difficulties or special needs: 1. Economically disadvantaged: Low-income households, low-to-moderate-income households, or households with an annual income of less than $600,000 per year. 2. those with special needs: physically or mentally challenged persons or elderly persons aged 65 or above who live alone. 3. residents of remote villages: those who are domiciled in the remote villages declared by the Executive Yuan and are actually living there. The purpose of these eligibility requirements is to ensure that resources are accurately provided to the families most in need. Subsidy Criteria and Programs: Get it all in one place! The subsidy program provides not only financial assistance, but also support for home safety in a variety of ways: 1. grant amount: up to $100,000 per household over a three-year period. 2. Items: Focuses on home safety repairs and assistive living devices, including: - Installation of barrier-free facilities (e.g., indoor handrails, bathroom aids). - Installation of barrier-free facilities (such as indoor handrails and bathroom aids). - Repairing and upgrading of plumbing and electrical wiring. - Other necessary works to enhance residential safety. These subsidies cover all aspects of home safety, and are particularly suitable for families with elderly or physically or mentally challenged members, making the home a true haven. Simple and Transparent Application Process with Professional Assistance Applying for subsidies is no longer a cumbersome process. The program provides one-stop services to make it easy for applicants to complete: 1. Referral for application: Application is made through long-term care service units, schools, hospitals, or social welfare organizations. 2. Eligibility assessment: Professionals and contractors will come to your home to assess your needs and financial situation. 3. Audit and signing: After confirming the subsidized items, the three parties will sign a contract to ensure that the contents of the contract are transparent. 4. Construction and Acceptance: A professional construction team will visit the home to complete the repairs and conduct an acceptance inspection. 5. Case closure: After the repairs are completed, the case is officially closed. This process not only improves efficiency, but also allows each step to be clearly tracked, ensuring the transparency and effectiveness of resource utilization. The Importance of Home Safety According to research, the most common hazards in older homes include slippery floors, deteriorating electrical wiring, and inadequate lighting, which are often the main causes of accidents and injuries. For the elderly and the physically and mentally challenged in particular, the lack of barrier-free facilities may result in limited mobility or even life-threatening injuries. Therefore, making necessary repairs and upgrading facilities not only improves the quality of living, but also significantly reduces the risk of accidents and protects the health and safety of family members. Contact us for more peace of mind! If you or someone close to you qualifies for a subsidy, please contact us immediately and let us help you create a safe and comfortable home environment! - Address: 4F, No. 128-2, Sec. 4, Xinhai Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City 116076, Taiwan. - Unit: Barrier Free Housing Development Center - Tel：(02)8935-2700 #124 Don't hesitate to take action now, let's work together to create a better future for the disadvantaged families in the remote villages! In addition, if you want to know more about the "Love Maintenance Program", please feel free to contact us. We hope that through the "Repair and Repair Grant Program for Disadvantaged Families in the Rural Areas" and the "Love Maintenance Program" promoted by the Sunyu Charitable Foundation, more people will learn about these important social resources and further promote the participation and concern of the general public in our efforts to improve the safety of housing in Taiwan. If you have any questions or suggestions about these programs, please feel free to contact us, and we look forward to working with you to create a better future for disadvantaged families in remote villages.