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La Iglesia, al rescate de los agujeros de la Ley de Dependencia

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The Church is stepping in to address gaps in the Dependency Law to support people who can no longer live independently. According to Sonsoles Hernandez of Vida Nueva, these needs often arise suddenly following a fall, a hospital stay, or the gradual loss of physical and mental abilities.

The report notes that these urgent needs frequently do not align with official paperwork, bureaucratic procedures, or standard office hours. The Church's involvement aims to assist individuals when their requirements for care exceed what current legal frameworks and administrative processes can provide.

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