Station Spotlight: KPTS| Empowering Seniors
Public media stations across the country are holding town halls and creating videos and podcasts to raise awareness of the nation’s caregiving crisis. Here are some of them.
Empowering Seniors – Dr. Tam Cummings on Aging, Caregiving & Understanding Dementia
Gerontologist Dr. Tam Cummings joins Empowering Seniors to share essential insights on dementia, caregiving, and brain health.
How to Watch Empowering Seniors
Empowering Seniors is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Caring for Caregivers: A Next Chapter Forum
There are more than 600,000 family caregivers in Kentucky. While rewarding, caregiving can bring emotional, financial and physical burdens. Moderator Wayne Tuckson, MD, and experts discuss preparing family caregiving plans, exploring in- and out-of-home options, support systems, community resources and how caregivers can care for themselves.
How to Watch Next Chapter Forums
Next Chapter Forums is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Under the Same Roof: Caring for an Aging Mother in National City
KPBS Evening Edition – Tips for Caregivers During the Holidays
For many caregivers of loved ones with dementia, the holidays aren’t about trips or parties. They’re about handling the extra challenges of caregiving during an already stressful season.
How to Watch KPBS Evening Edition
KPBS Evening Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Family Health Matters: Caregiving
For more than a decade, Family Health Matters on WGVU’s Health Care Theme Nights has offered an in-depth examination of health issues affecting people in West Michigan. Programs deal with such topics as cancer, mental illness, stroke and eating disorders, often with stories told through the eyes of people who suffer from the ailment being discussed. On this episode, we talk with local experts on the topic of Caregiving.
How to Watch Family Health Matters
Family Health Matters is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Living in the Lehigh Valley: PA Caregiver of the Year
Meet Paula Perez, Pennsylvania’s caregiver of the year for the Visiting Angels home care company. Brittany Sweeney reports.
How to Watch Living in the Lehigh Valley
Living in the Lehigh Valley is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Shielding Caregivers: Whitney Fuessell & Rutali Joshi
Whitney Fussel & Rutali Joshi from HKS present Innovative approaches to reducing violence and enhancing safety in healthcare settings.
How to Watch Texas A&M Architecture For Health
Texas A&M Architecture For Health is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
To The Point with Doni Miller – Caregiving for Aging Parents
In the United States, there are more than 16 million people caring for someone with some form of dementia. As the disease progresses, the role of caregiving cannot be understated. MemoryLane Care Services understands this process all too well. They discuss how to make this journey just a bit easier. Contact information: www.memorylanecareservices.org and (419) 720-4940
How to Watch To The Point with Doni Miller
To The Point with Doni Miller is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Aging Matters – Caring for Veterans
Veterans may find the activities of daily living difficult as they age, and many are not aware of available benefits. Daily chores like cleaning or laundry can be challenging for older veterans due to physical limitations. Through the VA, many veterans qualify for benefits like a home health aide or respite care that does not require them to have a pension or be disabled.
How to Watch Aging Matters
Aging Matters is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Utah Insight – Treating Dementia with Dignity
As Utah’s population ages, dementia diagnoses increase. Familial caregivers take on a financial and emotional burden, with a stigma of shame surrounding the diagnosis and a lack of facilities that provide memory care in rural areas. How can we help our elders get the care they need with dignity and grace? Learn about the steps being taken that could bring positive change in Utah.
How to Watch Utah Insight
Utah Insight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Kentucky Edition – Caring for Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Barbara Staats of Kentucky discusses her life as a caregiver during her husband Al’s nine-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
How to Watch Kentucky Edition
Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Connections – Amy Goyer on Multigenerational Caregiving
As the state’s population grows older, more Kentuckians will face the challenges of caring for an aging loved one. There are over 600,000 caregiving Kentuckians. What resources are available to help those helping others, and how can caregivers address burnout and isolation? Renee Shaw talks with national caregiving expert Amy Goyer to learn more.
How to Watch Connections
Connections is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
PBS News – Women Shoulder Burden of Caregiving
Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that’s projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans’ needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the most significant part of the burden of caring for them. Ali Rogin speaks with some women about their experiences and author Emily Kenway about the often unseen costs of caregiving.
How to Watch PBS News
PBS News is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Kentucky Edition: Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Stress
The Alzheimer’s Association surveyed caregivers to find out what difficulties they faced. The top stressor for caregivers – getting their loved ones the care they needed. For caregivers in Kentucky, it is an even greater difficulty.
How to Watch Kentucky Edition
Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
American Black Journal: Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project
For National Minority Health Month, American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the efforts of the Black church to provide resources, referrals and respite for family caregivers. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard, project manager for the Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project, and Rev. Dr. Georgia Hill, pastor of LifeChurch Riverside.
How to Watch American Black Journal
American Black Journal is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
PBS News – Rethinking Dementia Care
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, each year more than 11 million Americans look after family or friends with various forms of dementia, unpaid and usually untrained. The lack of proper training can negatively affect the health of these caregivers. Teepa Snow, founder and CEO of Positive Approach to Care, joins John Yang to discuss a different approach to caring for people with dementia.
How to Watch PBS News
PBS News is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Inside Senior Living: Maria
Meet Maria, a dedicated caregiver navigating the challenges of the “sandwich generation.” In this episode of Inside Senior Living, we follow Maria’s story as she balances work, family, and the care of her elderly parents. Discover how she adapts her home, provides cultural support, and advocates for her parents’ well-being. Learn about the unique experiences of Latino caregivers and their resources.
How to Watch Inside Senior Living
Inside Senior Living is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
My Mama Joe: Hope & Help
Mama Joe is a champion for community and maternal force whose life of service was interrupted by the early onset of dementia. This film explores her story and the family experience of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. With the inclusion of scholars, and leaders in public health, My Mama Joe is an educational tool to help raise awareness around health and caregiving for elders.
Amanpour & Co.: The Silent Suffering of Caregivers
Looking after loved ones in need is no small task. Those that take it on, usually women, often are forced to make major life changes with little or no support. In her new book, “Who Cares: The Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It,” Emily Kenway relates her experience as the sole caretaker for her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer. The author speaks with Michel Martin.
How to Watch Amanpour and Company
Amanpour and Company is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Millennial Caregiving: Balancing Life While Caring For A Loved One
Florida Matters, looks at one of the toughest jobs out there: caregiving. And for millennials, the load is extra complex. Juggling kids, career, and the needs of your loved one.
Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us each week as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.
One-on-One: Treating Alzheimer’s Caregivers with Compassion
Steve Adubato and Ken C. Zaentz, President and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey, discuss the work of his organization and the importance of treating Alzheimer’s caregivers with compassion.
How to Watch One-on-One
One-on-One is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Flatland in Focus: Family Caregivers
A thoughtful conversation about aging in place and the supports available for the increasing number of families who find themselves becoming caregivers as their loved ones age.
How to Watch Flatland in Focus
Flatland in Focus is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio. Stream Here on PBS.org
Caregiving: A Black Church in Detroit Virtual Town Hall
Caregiving is a topic that touches everyone. Millions of Americans serve as caregivers to loved ones — often without being recognized. It is both a rewarding and a demanding role. In conjunction with “Caregiving,” a PBS documentary by Academy Award-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, Detroit PBS will hold a live, virtual town hall on Monday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m., examining the challenges, needs and successes of being a caregiver. The hour-long conversation, titled “Caregiving: A Black Church in Detroit Virtual Town Hall,” is presented by American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” initiative, and it will be moderated by “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson. Town Hall Guests:
Jason Lachowski, AARP Michigan
Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard, Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project
Rev. Brenda Jones, Oak Grove AME Church
Andrew Jackson, Oak Grove AME Church
Raymond Jetson, Author of “Aging While Black”
Vincent Tilford, Hannan Center
André Watson, Hannan Center
The Invisible Army: Caregivers in KC
The Invisible Army: Caregivers in KC is a televised town hall presented by Kansas City PBS and moderated by Nick Haines, spotlighting the hidden struggles of local caregivers. Featuring clips from Caregiving, the town hall offered expert advice, support resources and real stories from local caregivers.