Study: 30 Percent Of Americans Are Caregivers

by Joseph Shapiro, NPR

A new study says that 66 million Americans provide care for an elderly parent, family member or a disabled child, and that caregiving has become an unpaid, part-time job. On average, caregivers provide 19 hours of help a week, and this causes people to miss work or to quit work altogether.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, December 8, 2009