Denise Champion has an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, seizures, sleep apnea and diabetes. She is also legally blind. · She lives in her home, thanks to home support worker, Mirjam Lahdeaho, who was supporting Champion’s mom, Betty, who was Champion’s main caregiver. · Betty died suddenly in July 2022, leaving Champion without any plans for her care. Lahdeaho wants to take Champion into her own home, acting as an alternate family care provider, which is when someone takes care of an unrelated adult with an intellectual disability in their own home, providing a family environment. · She has the support of Champion’s sister, and her husband, but they say Central Health is not offering enough for Lahdeaho to make a living. · Every day, Champion receives 16 hours of home care, which Lahdeaho shares with a second home support worker. · For a night shift, Lahdeaho receives $34.60 in total. · Lahdeaho would earn $2,500 monthly, tax-free, or about $30,000 yearly. · "It's just not enough for the amount of responsibility," said Lahdeaho. · "I feel like I'm the one that knows her best after Betty. And I can take care of her the best after her mother.” · Lisa Marsh, Champion’s sister, is furious that she can’t even get a follow up with Central Health authorities to get a further explanation. · She says long-term care is not the best place for her sister’s complex needs to be met. · "I'm going to fight until someone talks to me and explains to me why I have to take that risk with my sister's life,” said Marsh. · · · For the full story, click on the link in our bio · (Reporting and photos by Henrike Wilhelm/CBC NL, additional visuals by Ted Dillon/CBC NL)