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Statewide: The difficulties in accessing and paying for elder care

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford
Published July 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM CDT
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Judy Karofsky's book "Diselderly Conduct: The Flawed Business of Assisted Living and Hospice" chronicles her experiences with her mother.

As the population ages, elder care is becoming more of a concern while political changes have created more uncertainty.

We talk with Karofsky on this episode.

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