While issues of social inequality continue to rise in the United States, we’re also facing challenges in taking care of our aging population. We talk to an anthropologist who spent time inside the homes and offices of home care agencies for both low-income and affluent seniors. We also recap the results of Saturday’s vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
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How The Caregiving Industry Creates Inequity
With technological advances in health care, more of us are living longer and that means more people who will likely require additional care as they age. We talk to the author of a new book who says workers in the in home care giving industry don’t get the wages and recognition they deserve in our society.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Elana Buch Guest
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