Hidden population: Thousands of youths take on caregiver role at home
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 12:00
in Health & Medicine
While the typical preteen or adolescent can be found playing sports or video games after school, more than 1.3 million spend their free time caring for a family member who suffers from a physical or mental illness, or substance misuse. These 'caregiving youth' are a hidden population who are at risk of school failure and poor health.