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Men Who Are Their Family's Primary Caregivers

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Harriet Cammock

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A crisis of sorts is taking place in America. Over 2 million Black men are taking care of a spouse, parent, sibling or child and they don't know hot to ask for help.  The average U.S. caregiver is a 49 yr old woman, 16 million caregivers nation wide are men. A study by AARP shows men who are bathing mothers, making meals and ensuring parents are given medications. 

Some caregivers take care of a neighbor,grandparents and friends. 

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