On this week’s episode of What’s Health Got To Do With It?, we revisit two segments from our Caregiver Journeys series. Caregiving is one of the fastest-growing health care needs in the United States, with over 53 million adults providing unpaid care to a loved one — many while managing full-time jobs and other domestic responsibilities. We highlight the often-invisible yet deeply universal stories of two women who became caregivers for their aging mothers.
In the first segment, a daughter describes how she and her family provided supplemental care for their mother, who spent the final 15 years of her life in a nursing home facility. Then, we hear from a woman who devotes 35 hours a week to care for her 97-year-old mother, who still lives independently. Both stories explore the real-life challenges and sacrifices caregivers face, while offering insights, support and hope to those navigating similar situations.
Guests:
- Kitty Ribar of St. Augustine.
- Sheila Collins of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Program host Dr. Joe Sirven will facilitate WJCT’s upcoming event, The Caregiver Journey Workshop, which will take place at WJCT Studios at 9 a.m. Aug. 16.