Pensionară de 70 de ani revine la muncă după ce soțul ei a suferit un AVC. A trebuit să vândă și casa • Newsweek România

A 70-year-old retired teacher returned to work to cover her husband's medical expenses after he suffered a stroke and has Parkinson's disease. Brenda Eicher-Beard had to sell their home to manage the costs, which amount to $5,000 monthly. She moved to Virginia to assist her daughter with childcare but faced financial strain due to her husband's declining health. Despite her retirement, she now works full-time as a reading specialist to afford private care for her husband, who requires ongoing therapy. Brenda emphasizes the challenges of healthcare coverage and the high costs associated with her husband's care.