PBS NewsHour

Easing the burden for families of long-term caregiving

Clip: 04/08/2014 | 8m 5s

For the 42 million Americans who take care of loved ones at home, the responsibilities of care -- once the purview of trained nurses -- have become increasingly complex. AARP has begun to advocate for greater caregiver support through public policy and legislation, but the health care industry may be wary of additional regulation. Special correspondent Kathleen McCleery reports.

Aired: 04/08/14

Rating: NR

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