Send us a textCaregiving Challenges and Solutions in The Villages: An Open Forum in The Villages Florida Exclusive Interview PBS Film Maker Chris DurranceIn this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Chris Durance, a film producer with extensive experience in caregiving-related projects. They discuss Chris's latest film on caregiving, which will air on PBS. The conversation covers the challenges faced by family caregivers, particularly in communities like The Villages, and highlights the importance of understanding caregiving through various perspectives. Chris emphasizes the need for broader societal recognition of care-giving issues and the role of community support in addressing these challenges. The episode also features Alzheimer's tips from Dr. Craig Curtis and encourages listeners to share their caregiving stories online to build a supportive community.Here's the Caregiving Share Your Story link Chris mentioned, where people can see Bradley Cooper and others -- and share their own stories.https://wellbeings.org/#join-the-conversationYou can see this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9yIl15dOVpIChris Durrance email address: [email protected]:00 Welcome to Open Forum in The Villages00:58 Support the Podcast01:39 Introduction to Chris Durance01:59 Chris Durance's Filmmaking Journey03:30 Challenges and Stories of Caregiving04:22 Caregiving Statistics and Insights05:25 Community Support and Resources06:04 Impact on Younger Caregivers07:33 Hidden Caregivers and Family Struggles09:26 The Kaleidoscope of Caregiving Experiences12:42 PBS Film and Community Engagement15:54 The Importance of Music and Creativity17:15 Final Thoughts and Future Plans24:55 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement Over the next several weeks, while I'm out of town, I've decided to release some reedited and improved versions of the  most popular shows in the series,  as well as some totally new episodes.  I hope you enjoy them.  I'll be back in mid-November with some new episodes Have you heard about mature adults with Donna Hoover and Mike Roth? Yes. This is my second podcast and Donna and I are going to be addressing subjects which are significant for seniors, especially seniors living here in the villages.The easiest way to hear the show is to look it up on Apple Podcasts. Look for mature adults with Donna and Mike. We'll be looking for you there. You can also find us on mature adults with Donna and Mike. All spelled out. Dot buzz sprout.com

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