Foreign Caregivers: The Closest Strangers in the World

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Based on the latest statistics from the Ministry of Labor in Taiwan in January of this year, there are a total of 756,400 migrant workers in Taiwan, with 234,300 of them in the social welfare category of domestic help and caregiving, accounting for 31%. With Taiwan entering an ultra-aged society in 2025 and the decreasing opportunities for working-age individuals to provide care, the reliance on foreign labor, particularly caregivers, has become crucial in forming new families. The article highlights the significant role of foreign caregivers like Aya, who provide essential care for the elderly and family members in need, forging deep bonds amidst challenges and disputes that often arise in such arrangements.

Source: YAHOO

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