Ms. Ford is a nurse, health care professional, caregiver, author and caregiver advocate. Please read the discussion below. Welcome to Health Talk. Connie, welcome to the show. November is National Family Caregivers Month.
Every family is affected.
More than 25 million Americans are caring for a loved one who is chronically ill or disabled. And they are not especially trained for the job. They don't get paid. They rarely get time off. Family caregivers care for parents, children, spouses and also other relatives, especially in today's extended families.