Ep. 71: Hidden Helpers Heard

Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health Podcast - Un pódcast de Nemours Children's Health - Lunes

According to a study commissioned by The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, there are 2.5 million children, teens, and young adults in the U.S. taking on significant responsibilities for wounded, ill, or aging veterans within their own families. These "hidden helpers" are supporting their wounded parent, grandparent, sibling or other family member with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, toileting, etc.), administering medications, assisting with physical therapy, caring for siblings, mana...

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