Many have turned to in-home nursing services for help with that mission.
But that industry is struggling to find enough care-givers during the pandemic.
Meanwhile, families with special needs children and adults say in-home nursing services are critical. I needed a nurse there at all times because Miracle had a lot of things going on , said Stephanie Cannady of Wake County about her youngest child.
Three-year-old Miracle has Down syndrome, uses a feeding tube (also known as a G-tube) and has other serious medical issues.
In the past when Cannady couldn t find a dependable home nurse she s had to quit jobs, exacerbating her family s problems.