What Resources Does AARP Offer Caregivers?

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AARP offers resources to people caring for aging family members. In this video, HealthMaker Debra Whitman describes the tools and their benefits to caregivers.

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So we have a resource for people who are providing care for a loved one that are looking for help and assistance, and that's at arp.org/care giving, and you can go in to chat rooms, to talk to people that are going through the same issues that you are, learn from experts on particular topics, and find resources in your local community..

Debra Whitman

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About Debra Whitman

Debra Whitman is AARP’s executive vice president for policy, strategy and international affairs. She is an authority on aging issues with experience in national policymaking, domestic and international research and the political process.

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