Being a Caregiver in Iowa 2/4/2013 – 2/8/2013

Iowa Public Radio produced a five-part series on what it means to be a caregiver. Reporter Rob Dillard looked at the financial hardships that often accompany being a professional caregiver. It’s a rapid-turnover industry because of low wages and poor benefits. But he spent most of his time with the families of people in need of care, because it’s husbands, wives, children, siblings who bear the emotional wear-and-tear. Rob wanted to bring attention to the love and sacrifice involved.

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