Jennifer Ludden, NPR News

AARP Finds Toll On Family Caregivers Is ‘Huge’

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A new study by the AARP estimates that for the more than 40 million Americans caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, the value of their work is $450 billion a year.

Seniors Finding Long-Term Care Close To Home

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In neighborhoods across the country, groups of people are banding together to help the elderly stay in their homes. These non-profit “villages” help provide seniors with security, practical help and companionship.