Invisible Caregiver Workforce Interview with Beatrice Alvarez, Caregiver of the Year and Bianca Padilla, Carewell
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Lauren-Glenn Davitian interviews Bianca Padilla, CEO and Co-Founder, Carewell and Beatrice Alvarez winner of ‘Caregiver of the Year’ about the family caregiver workforce.
They discuss the more than 53 million family caregivers in the U.S. More than half of them provided 40+ hours of care weekly while working full-time. As the country’s aging population grows, there is a pressing need to implement programs and benefits to support caregivers, the unsung heroes of family care.
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