Culture

Caring for Mom & Dad

CARING FOR MOM & DAD explores the emotional, health, and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day.

Caring for Mom & Dad

54m 20s

Examine an unprecedented demographic shift — the 75 million baby boomers now entering their retirement years — and the problems in caring for this aging population when they can no longer care for themselves.

Episodes

  • Caring for Mom & Dad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Caring for Mom & Dad

    E1 - 54m 20s

    Examine an unprecedented demographic shift — the 75 million baby boomers now entering their retirement years — and the problems in caring for this aging population when they can no longer care for themselves.

Extras + Features

  • Sibling Dynamics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sibling Dynamics

    3m 51s

    Caregiving can change the nature of relationships between siblings. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).

  • Why We Caregive: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why We Caregive

    2m 48s

    Caregivers across the country discuss the joys and challenges of caregiving for their aging parents. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).

  • Rochelle: My Little Ladies: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rochelle: My Little Ladies

    1m 47s

    Rochelle, whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, relies on a support group to help her deal with the challenges of caring for her mother. CARING FOR MOM AND DAD premieres May 2015 on PBS (check local listings).

  • Trailer | Caring for Mom & Dad: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer | Caring for Mom & Dad

    1m 50s

    Americans are living longer than ever before, and soon older adults will outnumber the young. Today, family caregivers are providing 90 percent of parent care, in addition to balancing work and family. CARING FOR MOM & DAD explores the emotional, health and financial challenges that many caregivers face every day. Premieres May 7 on PBS (check local listing).

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