Whether it’s helping an aging parent, supporting a partner through illness or raising a child with special needs, millions of Americans are providing unpaid care to a loved one. And if they were compensated, it would cost around $600 billion a year.
To shed light on this growing crisis, WWNO and WRKF have partnered with the producers of the PBS documentary “Caregiving.” Thomas Walsh spoke with people across south Louisiana about their caregiving experiences—and the unique challenges they face in this region. Here are their stories.
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 20 at noon for a live, one-hour call-in show spotlighting Louisianians navigating the realities of caregiving. We’ll share their voices, offer practical resources, and open the lines for conversation.
You can join the conversation by calling 504-288-4025 or emailing caregiving@wwno.org or caregiving@wrkf.org.