Unpaid Caregiving: A $600 Billion Economic Powerhouse
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- AARP - Mentioned as the source for statistics on the economic value of unpaid family caregiving.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - Donita Brown was on leave from her job at this organization.
Other Resources
- The Binti Circle - A community group founded by Donita Brown specifically for Black daughter caregivers, focusing on mutual support, shared experiences, and self-care.