Why is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film

(By Kat McGowan for NPR)

For people new to family caregiving, the lack of resources and support often comes as a bitter surprise.

Many people caring for a sick or elderly relative are shocked to find out that Medicare does not cover the cost of a nursing home or subsidize care at home — the cleaning, driving, and helping with meals and dressing that so many families take on. Private health insurance doesn’t pay either. The United States spends far less public money on long-term care than other wealthy nations. Continue reading here…

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