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NOW on PBS  Who's Helping Our Wounded Vets?

Caregivers and America's new wounded warriors Details

 
 

Program: NOW on PBS

Episode: Who's Helping Our Wounded Vets?

The Pentagon estimates that as many as one in five American soldiers are coming home from war zones with traumatic brain injuries. But lost in the reports of these returning soldiers are the stories of family members who often sacrifice everything to care for them. NOW reveals how little has been done to help these family caregivers, and reports on dedicated efforts to support them.

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Duration: (25:37)
Premiere Date: 11/20/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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