My mother was diagnosed with cancer when I was the district attorney of San Francisco. I spent many hours with her at the hospital, driving her to and from chemotherapy appointments. Fortunately, I had the type of job that allowed me to take the time I needed to be with my mother. Far too many others cannot. Every worker should be able to take time off to care for themselves or the people they love. I will fight for a future where every person has affordable health care and paid family and medical leave. Along with that, my care plan will allow Medicare to cover in-home health care, vision, and hearing benefits, which will lower costs and reduce the financial and emotional stress for families across our nation.