A court of appeals panel agreed with a district judge who dismissed a lawsuit that found ambulance companies aren't entitled to direct health care payments.
As lifespans lengthen and the number of seniors rapidly grows, more Americans find themselves struggling to care for an ailing loved one from hundreds or thousands of miles away.
Long-Distance Caregivers
AARP caregiver expert Lynn Feinberg says the trend of long-distance caregivers will continue to increase. (Photo AP/Evan Vucci)