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As America's population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers PBS NewsHour - Health
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Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that's projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans' needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden of caring for them. Ali Rogin speaks with some women about their experiences and author Emily Kenway about the often unseen costs of caregiving. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that's projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans' needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden of caring for them. Ali Rogin speaks with some women about their experiences and author Emily Kenway about the often unseen costs of caregiving. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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