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Aging Matters

Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT

Special | 4m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

Local agencies provide resources and support for older adults raising children of addicts.

Aired 10/07/2019

Aging Matters

Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT

Special | 4m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

Local agencies provide resources and support for older adults raising children of addicts.

The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability estimates that 77,000 grandparents are raising grandchildren, and their number is growing because of opioid addiction. Local agencies are trying to meet the needs of this population by providing resources and support for relative caregivers, most of whom are over age 50.

Aired 10/07/2019

Aging Matters is a local public television program presented by WNPT

Aging Matters

Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT

Special | 4m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability estimates that 77,000 grandparents are raising grandchildren, and their number is growing because of opioid addiction. Local agencies are trying to meet the needs of this population by providing resources and support for relative caregivers, most of whom are over age 50.

Aired 10/07/2019

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