New longevity has created new burdens for family caregivers because the longevity doesn’t come with wellness, meaning people live longer but also sicker, and older adults nowadays are more likely to die of chronic diseases and live with some types of disabilities before they die. This puts new burdens on family caregivers, because as the documentary said, taking care of family members for a few months before they die become a few years or even a decade, making it stressful for the caregivers. While the documentary didn’t talk about the solutions, having affordable health care, support for caregivers such as respite care, and more professionals trained in working with older adults such as geriatric doctors, nurses, and social workers will be
