Who cares for the caregivers?
Listen 00:03:13Millions of Americans care for a sick or elderly loved one at home – and without their unpaid contributions, the country’s healthcare and social service system would likely collapse. But – experts worry about the health of the caregivers themselves. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss these concerns.
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