Caregivers

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High caregiving costs have many Americans claiming their parents as dependents on their tax returns

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Caregiving doesn't have as many health implications as once thought, study finds

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Congress targets misuse of hospice drugs

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South Jersey colleges take groundbreaking approach to help Alzheimer's families

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Police: Bucks County caregiver stole more than $56K from patient, 78

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