Everything is Public Health

Aging is Public Health - The Unpaid Backbone of Our Aged Care System

Season 3 Episode 13

Family caregivers and unpaid caregivers form the backbone of our healthcare system for our aged population, providing billions of dollars worth of services. How can be better support them?

Special Guest: Dr. Chanee Fabius
Assistant Professor Bloomberg School of Public Health

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References:
https://www.seniorliving.org/nursing-homes/costs/

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/homecare

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/invisible-work-toll-among-family-unpaid-caregivers

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2023/unpaid-caregivers-provide-billions-in-care.html

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/index.htm

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