Illinois is finally paying attention to caregivers' needs
Amy Yee's recent story about the challenges of family caregiving in Illinois sheds important light on a critical issue: the struggle and dedication of family caregivers in our rapidly aging society. By focusing on the real-life stories of two of the 1.5 million caregivers in Illinois, Ms. Yee gives voice to an estimated 48 million caregivers navigating their way through similar experiences nationwide. Unpaid caregivers are often family members, close friends or "chosen family." According to the Illinois Department on Aging... Читать дальше...