Experts say that traditionally women have carried the main burden when it comes to caring for aging relatives. In past decades this made more sense, since many women were full-time homemakers, researchers point out. But with most women working full-time outside the home now, many families cannot endure the loss of salary and career setbacks that comes with being a primary caregiver. In this article, one reporter talks about the new challenges faced by families caring for their aging relatives.
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