Caring for Mom & Dad

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.

Episodes

  • Caring for Mom & Dad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Shanna: Family is Family: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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).

  • Laney: Her Wingwoman: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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).

  • Anthony: No Longer Alone: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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).

  • Trailer | Caring for Mom & Dad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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