The hidden costs of unpaid caregiving in America
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Across the United States, an estimated 53 million people are unpaid caregivers, many of whom, like Ty Lewis, are part of the "sandwich generation" — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents.
Lewis, a social media influencer, sought support from her followers by sharing her experiences on Instagram as she cared for her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
"I needed community. I needed love. I needed people to be seen," Lewis said.
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