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Aging Matters

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Following in the footsteps of Nashville Public Television's previous two multi-year, socially engaged and award-winning projects, Next Door Neighbors and NPT Reports: Children's Health Crisis. Aging Matters is a major multi-year initiative designed to open a community-based conversation about what Middle Tennessee's older citizens need to optimize their quality of life.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Season 1 Episode 27 | 26m 46s | CC

In 2023, more than 2 million U.S. grandparents were responsible for their grandchildren. These circumstances are often born of tragedy, and research shows that children who cannot remain with their parents do best when placed in the care of a loving relative. Yet grandparents are frequently unprepared for the challenges ahead and need ongoing support.

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