Episodes
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Caring for Mom & Dad
E1 - 54m 20s
Examine an unprecedented demographic shift — the 75 million baby boomers now entering their retirement years — and the problems in caring for this aging population when they can no longer care for themselves.
Extras + Features
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Shanna: Family is Family
1m 35s
Meet Shanna, whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and father with prostate cancer. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).
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Emory’s Workplace: More Support, Better Employees
4m 15s
Emory University employees discuss how Emory supports them in balancing their caregiving duties with their work. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).
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Laney: Her Wingwoman
1m 3s
Meet Laney, whose grandmother has developed dementia and lives in a nursing home. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).
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Anthony: No Longer Alone
1m 55s
When Anthony's mother, Odester, developed Alzheimer's, Anthony had to learn to accept help. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).
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Trailer | Caring for Mom & Dad
1m 50s
Americans are living longer than ever before, and soon older adults will outnumber the young. Today, family caregivers are providing 90 percent of parent care, in addition to balancing work and family. CARING FOR MOM & DAD explores the emotional, health and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day. Premieres May 7 on PBS (check local listing).
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