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Eyes on Dad | A Caregiving Story

Caregiving – a new documentary and national engagement campaign on the state and stakes of providing care in America.

This Caregiving story features Lynnette Canedy, who has been caring for her father Thomas for five years without taking a vacation. Now, she has an opportunity to go visit her family in New York, and be there for her beloved nephew’s graduation. Even though she knows there are other responsible people who can take care of her father, Lynnette’s fear of leaving him is real. With his dementia worsening everyday, Lynnette worries that their relationship is becoming one-sided and that if she leaves now he might forget her. A portrait of devotion and selflessness in the face of the impending loss of a loved one.

There are 105.6 million caregivers in America. Every one of them has a story that’s filled with sacrifice, love, and the pursuit of dignity in care. Learn more about Caregiving, airing on PBS & Well Beings.org in 2025.


Caregiving is a production of Lea Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Ark media. Chris Durrance serves as Director for Ark media. Barak Goodman is Series Producer, Chris Durrance is Senior Producer and Ruth Fertig is Producer for Ark media. Executive Producers for Lea Pictures are Bradley Cooper and Weston Middleton. Executive Producers for WETA are John F. Wilson and Tom Chiodo. Producer for WETA is Kate Kelly. Production is managed for WETA by Jim Corbley.

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