Why Dolly Parton’s Passing Is Shedding New Light on the Caregiving Community

CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

Caregivers put others first, but who takes care of them?

Neetu Abad, director of the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health and Caregiver Program, explains how Dolly Parton’s story of caring for her ailing husband and neglecting her own physical health is a common experience for caregivers everywhere.

Learn more about ways that we can better support caregivers everywhere.

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