The care that millions of Americans count on to stay healthy and live independently is delivered by family members, friends and neighbors. They may not even describe themselves as caregivers. But they are indispensible. And they form the foundation of our health care system. Family caregivers provide nearly 80 percent of the long-term care services that allow countless Americans to remain safely in their homes and communities.
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