In many U.S. households , children have to take care of sick or aging family members . This is a huge burden on families and can lead to financial hardship for the elderly person as well as their adult child who may not be able to work due to illness. There are an estimated 10,000 youth caregivers in her Florida county alone . Do you know a hero ? `` We ca n't change the health condition of the person ( receiving care ) , '' Siskowski said . Nominations are open for 2013 CNN Heroes .
In many U.S. households , children have to take care of sick or aging family members . This is a huge burden on families and can lead to financial hardship for the elderly person as well as their adult child who may not be able to work due to illness. There are an estimated 10,000 youth caregivers in her Florida county alone . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2013 CNN Heroes .