Family caregivers are the backbone of U.S. healthcare: study

(The New York Times) UPDATED 2008-12-03

According to the latest findings from the AARP Public Policy Institute, the unpaid family caregiver is the backbone of the U.S. healthcare industry. According to their report, 34 million American adults are acting as caregiver for a family member. In this article from The New York Times, blogger Jane Gross talks about the financial, emotional, and physical benefits and drawbacks of being one of America's "typical" caregivers. And she discusses the benefits that a caregiver's family and the healthcare industry reap from the caregiver's hard work. Read full story >

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