We revisit two segments from our "Caregiver Journeys" series on this episode of "What's Health Got to Do With It?"
Caregiving is one of the fastest-growing health care needs in the United States, with over 53 million adults providing unpaid care to a loved one — many while managing full-time jobs and other domestic responsibilities.
We highlight the often-invisible yet deeply universal stories of two women who became caregivers for their aging mothers.
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In the first segment, Kitty Ribar, of St. Augustine, describes how she and her family provided supplemental care for their mother, who spent the final 15 years of her life in a nursing facility.
Then, we hear from Sheila Collins, of Scottsdale, Arizona, who devotes 35 hours a week to care for her 97-year-old mother, who still lives independently.
Both stories explore the real-life challenges and sacrifices caregivers face, while offering insights, support and hope to those navigating similar situations.
"What's Health Got to Do with It?" is a talk program from WJCT in Jacksonville that examines the intersection of health care and daily life.
The host is Dr. Joe Sirven, a Jacksonville neurologist.
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