Caregivers face soaring costs, taking a toll on income and jobs
Wendy Mayo knows firsthand how expensive and time-consuming caring for an aging parent can be. The 44-year-old Connecticut resident and her two siblings help look after their mother, who has Alzheimer's disease and requires around-the-clock supervision.
The siblings split the cost of care, which includes employing a professional caregiver, paying their mother's rent, and spending to adapt the home to accommodate her condition.
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