Families of veterans face growing emotional and financial toll in providing care
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A survey commissioned by the nonpartisan Elizabeth Dole Foundation and conducted by the RAND Corporation found those caring for military members or veterans are an increasingly large group and stretched increasingly thin. It estimates more than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member and spend $9,000 a year out of pocket for care. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Bob McDonald. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Families of veterans face growing emotional and financial toll in providing care