Caregiving in Iowa - A Crisis in Numbers

Thousands of family members are confronted with the task of caregiving for another family member or close friend. Often there is a lack of what to do, who to turn to and what options are available. That issue impacts careers, business and the economy. In addition, today Iowa has 75,000 paid caregivers but needs 100,000. It is a crisis in numbers. With us is John Hale from the Hale Group a long-time advocate of helping other better understand how Iowa cares for those who can not care for themselves...and he gives some resources.

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