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Dolly Parton Spent Years Caring for Her Husband and Neglected Her Own Health. Millions of Americans Know Exactly How That Happens
When Dolly Parton told fans last October that "I didn't take care of myself" during the years she cared for her ailing husband, it sounded like a passing remark. After her death this week at 80, from a cancer she never discussed publicly, those words read differently. They describe a crisis that researchers say plays out in millions of American homes. "The data shows this is happening in millions of homes across America. Caregivers' health is worn down by the labor of care. Even with her privilege, Dolly is not an exception," said Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving.