New York Times Examines Role of Children as Caregivers

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report

Coverage & Access | New York Times Examines Role of Children as Caregivers
[Feb 24, 2009]
The New York Times on Monday examined the increased number of U.S. children "providing care for sick parents or grandparents," and how schools, social service agencies and health care providers often are "unaware of those responsibilities because family members may be too embarrassed, or stoic." According to a 2005 survey, about 3% of households with children ages eight to 18 include children who serve as caregivers.

"Experts say they expect the numbers to.......read the whole report

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