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Derailed by Stress: The Stress of Caregiving

Some 18 million people are caring for a family member aged 65 and over. (Photo courtsey of ideastream)
Some 18 million people are caring for a family member aged 65 and over. (Photo courtsey of ideastream)

According to a new national report, nearly 18 million people are caring for a family member aged 65 and over, and that number is expected to mushroom as baby boomers grow older. Research shows family caregiving is associated with stress which may, in turn, impact the health of the caregiver. Marlene Harris-Taylor kicks off the new Be Well series "Derailed by Stress" by exploring the impact of caregiver stress on two Northeast Ohio families.

Marlene Harris-Taylor
Marlene is the director of engaged journalism at Ideastream Public Media.