Highlights from the
initial episodes include:
-- An Ohio mom shares her thoughts as she feathers an empty nest for the
first time
-- A young North Carolina couple discusses the transition from newlyweds
to parents-to -be
-- A Minnesota dad tells why he has decided to buck tradition as a stay-
at-home father
-- A thirty-something career woman from Chicago talks about what it's
like to live the ultimate balancing act, dividing her time between
work and raising three young kids
-- An Arkansas woman tells the poignant story of caring for her aging
mother , who is suffering from Alzheimer's
-- A Texas teacher discusses what parents can do to get more involved in
their children's educations, and the realities of teacher burnout

The Podcasts are hosted by Audrey Reed-Granger, director of consumer
insight for Whirlpool brand and a journalist by training. 62% made adjustments to
their work life by taking time away or leaving their jobs entirely.

The "typical" caregiver is a 46-year-old woman with some
college education who works and spends more than 20 hours per
week caring for her mother.
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a non-profit
coalition created in 1996 to support family caregivers and the
professionals who serve them. Recently, MetLife Foundation was the sponsor
of The Forgetting, an Emmy-winning primetime PBS documentary and
outreach program on the disease.metlife .org
To download a copy of Caregiving in the U.

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Lorraine Marchi, founder and CEO of the National
Association for Visually Handicapped. Whirlpool(R) Home Appliances Gets to the Heart of Family Matters

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.

About the Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of
major home appliances, with annual sales of over $13 billion, 68,000
employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around
the globe. It was produced by
the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, and funded by MetLife
Foundation.
A key finding is that the responsibilities of caregiving can
create long-term problems in the workplace -- a growing concern as the
population ages and there are more instances of people living with
debilitating conditions like cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers are defined as those 18 and
older who help another person 18 and older with at least one of
thirteen caregiving tasks, including: help managing finances, grocery
shopping, housework, transferring, dressing, toileting , bathing,
showering or eating.

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Campaign partner Prevent Blindness America and
its affiliates are hosting local vision screenings today along with other "Am
Eye Healthy?" partners in Florida , Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio,
Tennessee, Texas and Washington, DC.org.
Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at
http://www.

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About Prevent Blindness America
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading
volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness
and saving sight. There will also
be special American Family Podcast events throughout the year, featuring in-
depth conversations with experts on a variety of subjects related to parenting
and homelife. 59% of these caregivers either
work , or have worked, while providing care.

83% of caregivers say they assist relatives.

Seventy -nine percent of people needing care are age 50 or older.

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Eye exams can uncover problems in the eye before symptoms appear or vision
loss occurs," said Dr. These conditions don't have to mean vision loss, though.com .5462
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Garrett, senior vice president of Prevent
Blindness America . "We are pleased to be offering screenings in conjunction
with our local chapters and other campaign partners in eight states."
New Podcasts will be posted every Monday and Thursday morning on
whirlpool . The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht,
Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries.S.8 percent.

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whirlpoolcorp. "As we move forward, there will be a great need for education,
assistance and workplace adjustments.
Caregivers say younger recipients (ages 18-49) suffer mainly from
mental illness and depression.

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The
study's notable 44-page executive summary, highlighting valuable
information for policy makers, government officials, employers,
academics and community leaders, is now available.

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New Series of Podcasts Explores The American Family

"This study should be reviewed by all those in policy-making
positions because of the ramifications it has for the workplace,
government programs, community, and family life," said Gail Hunt,
executive director of the National Alliance for Caregiving and a
member of the Policy Committee for the 2005 White House Conference on
Aging.

Caregivers age 50 and older, who tend to care for mothers and
grandmothers, are among those most likely to have provided
care for 20 years or more. The margin of error for
the sample size is 2.

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The new effort
aims to help Americans understand the importance of regular eye exams and
vision screenings and the value of early detection , treatment and
rehabilitation options.preventblindness., Keeping a finger on the
pulse of the American family has been a key component of Whirlpool brand's
ability to develop innovative, relevant products throughout the company's
nearly 100-year history.

Almost 17% of caregivers say they provide 40 or more hours of
care per week.

The average length of care is 4.
Caregiving in the U.

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'Am Eye Healthy?' Campaign Focuses on Raising Awareness and Improving Eye Health of 75 Million Aging Boomers

org or see an eye care professional. "While each Podcast
tells one person's individual story, there are many universal truths that run
throughout the series and paint a real portrait of families in America today,"
said Reed-Granger.

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There are more treatment and rehabilitation options now than ever, but early
detection is critical. This campaign will help more Americans learn about the
importance of making regular eye screenings and exams a key part of their
preventative health care," said Senator Clinton.

Groundbreaking Publication on Caregiving in the U.S. Now Available; Caregiving is Valued at $257 Billion Annually

"It directs attention to a growing health
concern -- the well -being of caregivers. For a hard copy, please write: AARP Fulfillment,
601 E Street, NW, Washington , DC 20049 and indicate Publication D18196
on the envelope.

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"In eye health, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure.
Medical research has made great strides. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent
Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through
public and professional education, advocacy, community and patient service
programs and research. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.

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While future Podcasts might address specific
Whirlpool products, this initial series on the American Family will simply
serve as an opportunity for our consumers to connect with the company -- and
each other -- on a deeper level.S.

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"Early detection through annual eye exams can prevent or slow vision loss.

"We know that there is more to our consumers than their
appliance purchase decisions. Recognizing that family caregivers
provide important societal and financial contributions toward
maintaining the well being of older Americans, NAC was created to
conduct research, develop national projects, and increase public
awareness of the issues of family caregiving.

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"
For more information about the campaign or eye health, visit
http://www. Together with a network of affiliates,
divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in
America. is based on a national survey of 6,139
adults of whom 1,247 qualified as caregivers.

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org. "Common diseases associated with aging,
including high blood pressure and diabetes, can lead to eye problems, as can
eye tumors, retinal disorders and glaucoma , which may have no symptoms in the
early stages."
The survey counts 44.3 years, but three in ten
caregivers provide care for more than five years.

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Members of Congress including Senator Hillary Rodham
Clinton and Representative Gene Green helped launch the bi-partisan supported
campaign at an event on Capitol Hill.ameyehealthy.
"We want people to think about their eye health as part of their general
well-being," said Daniel D.com

S.: Executive Summary,
please visit the National Alliance for Caregiving Web site,
www.

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These services are made possible through the generous
support of the American public. Now, Whirlpool home appliances is forging an even
closer bond with consumers through a new series of Podcasts that delve into
such diverse family issues as parenting, career, health and relationships., and the high cost of care, caregivers represent
the backbone of the way care is delivered," said Sibyl Jacobson,
president and CEO of MetLife Foundation , a supporter of Alzheimer's
research and aging programs.S.

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ameyehealthy. Future Podcasts will cover everything from dealing with
infertility to raising teens and children with special needs.

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Partners include the AMD Alliance International, American Association
of People with Disabilities, American Council of the Blind, American
Foundation for the Blind, American Society on Aging, Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation, Consumer Action, Foundation Fighting Blindness, League of
United Latin American Citizens, Lighthouse International, National Alliance
for Caregiving, National Association for Visually Handicapped, National Caucus
and Center On Black Aged, National Consumers League, National Hispanic Council
on Aging, Older Women's League, Prevent Blindness America, The Seniors
Coalition , SeniorNet, and 60 Plus Association. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving
fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us on the Web at
http://www.
Launching this week on whirlpool.

Contact:
Audrey Reed-Granger Brooke Blashill
Director of Public Relations, Whirlpool Zeno for Whirlpool
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Caregivers say the main health problems for care recipients over 50
are heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer 's or other dementia. MetLife Foundation has
awarded over $9.

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WASHINGTON, "Am Eye Healthy?" is the question more
than 75 million aging Baby Boomers should ask themselves, according to a new
health education campaign launched today in Washington, DC. With early detection, there are more
ways than ever before to help protect vision.7557 312.

Among caregivers who care for someone other than a spouse, the
most burdened caregivers say they make an average monthly
financial contribution of $347.5 million in grants through its Awards for Medical
Research in Alzheimer's Disease program, and has also provided support
to the Alzheimer's Association for initiatives including caregiving
videos, resources for the Hispanic community and the Safe Return
identification program.caregiving.org.

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"
A collaboration of over 20 consumer, senior, patient and health groups,
working in partnership with Novartis Ophthalmics, "Am Eye Healthy?" has the
power of health advocacy and educational partners on the national and local
levels.blashill@zenogroup.4 million people as caregivers -- those who
provide unpaid care to another adult.
"We learn from the report that with the shortage of healthcare
workers in the U.

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com/family, the 30-minute Podcasts
feature real, everyday people talking about the joys and challenges that they
face as they raise families, build loving relationships, create a fulfilling
career and homelife, and try to live an authentic life.923.

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Study Produced by National Alliance for Caregiving, Funded by
MetLife Foundation

The value of caregiving to society is estimated at $257 billion
annually, with many Americans holding a "second job" as caregiver,
according to the groundbreaking study, Caregiving in the U."

Some key highlights:

Almost four in ten (39%) caregivers are men, and 60% of them
are working full-time. For information about MetLife
Foundation, please visit www.

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At today's launch and throughout the year, the campaign will offer free
vision screenings, educational materials and a user-friendly Web site,
http:/ /www.com/family.755.
MetLife Foundation has supported Alzheimer's disease research and
outreach activities for more than 20 years.

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