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May 30, 2025 25 mins

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Caregiving Challenges and Solutions in The Villages: An Open Forum in The Villages Florida Exclusive Interview PBS Film Maker Chris Durrance

In 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-conversation

You can see this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9yIl15dOVpI

Chris Durrance email address: cdurrance1@gmail.com

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to Open Forum in The Villages
00:58 Support the Podcast
01:39 Introduction to Chris Durance
01:59 Chris Durance's Filmmaking Journey
03:30 Challenges and Stories of Caregiving
04:22 Caregiving Statistics and Insights
05:25 Community Support and Resources
06:04 Impact on Younger Caregivers
07:33 Hidden Caregivers and Family Struggles
09:26 The Kaleidoscope of Caregiving Experiences
12:42 PBS Film and Community Engagement
15:54 The Importance of Music and Creativity
17:15 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
24:55 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement


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Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AM
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