Comfort Keepers® gets behind PBS ‘Caregiving’ documentary that sheds light on history, challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America

COMFORT KEEPERS® GETS BEHIND PBS ‘CAREGIVING’ DOCUMENTARY THAT SHEDS LIGHT
ON HISTORY, CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS OF CAREGIVING IN AMERICA

Comfort Keepers of Jackson, TN Hosts Preview Screening of Caregiving Documentary and Panel

Discussion among Local Caregiving Resources

June 24th, 2025

10 AM Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability 102 East College St. Jackson, TN 38301

6 PM Turntable Coffee Counter 300 East Main St. Jackson, TN 38301

JACKSON, Tenn.— June 24th, 2025– As an advocate of positive, joyful living, Comfort Keepers,® a market-leading provider of uplifting home care for seniors and adults who need assistance, is proud to announce its partnership with PBS for Caregiving, the documentary for PBS created with executive producer Bradley Cooper highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America.

Courtesy of COMFORT KEEPERS®

Narrated by award-winning actress Uzo Aduba (The Residence, Painkiller, Orange is the New Black) the two-hour documentary is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day. Caregiving touches so many lives—more than 40% of Americans are caring for a loved one who’s aging, ill, or disabled, a number that has nearly doubled in just 10 years.1 Most caregivers are looking after individuals who are over the age of 60,1 and with more than 11,200 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day in the U.S.,2 the need for caregiving is only growing. Caregiving examines the historical and contemporary efforts to address this often unrecognized and rapidly increasing need. Caregiving is a production of Cooper’s production company, Lea Pictures, and public media station WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Ark Media.

To celebrate, the Comfort Keepers of Jackson, TN will be hosting a preview screening of the documentary, Caregiving, and a panel discussion among local caregiving resources. This will take place on June 24th, 2025, at 10 AM at Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability 102 East College St. Jackson, TN 38301. A later screening is available that evening at 6 PM at Turntable Coffee Counter 300 East Main St. Jackson, TN 38301. The total event time will be 2 hours or less and light refreshments will be served.

“As a local Comfort Keepers franchise, we are honored to support this powerful PBS documentary and bring its message to our community,” said Leslee Bibb, Owner of Comfort Keepers of Jackson, TN. “At Comfort Keepers, we believe in elevating the human spirit by supporting both caregivers and the seniors they care for, and this documentary beautifully highlights the dedication, love, and resilience of those on the frontlines of care. Hosting this local preview and panel discussion is our way of honoring the inspiring stories of caregivers and reinforcing our commitment to providing compassionate, uplifting care that makes a real difference in people’s lives.”

Caregiving is set to premiere June 24, 2025, at 8 p.m. Central Time on PBS (check local listings), and on the PBS YouTube Channel. Caregiving is available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS App. The project also includes 18 short films that examine current caregiving experiences, programs and perspectives — at individual, family and community levels. Comfort Keepers’ partnership with PBS and Caregiving includes a comprehensive engagement campaign supported by 330+ PBS stations across 150 markets. This effort extends to educational materials, digital content, and a multi-channel marketing initiative, ensuring the message reaches caregivers where they are.

For more information about the film and the national engagement campaign, visit wellbeings.org/caregiving.

The company’s caregivers deliver uplifting support to seniors with a refreshing perspective that emphasizes the beauty and richness of life’s later chapters. With Comfort Keepers by their side, families can navigate the complexities of aging with confidence, knowing that every moment is an opportunity to create cherished memories and embrace the joy of living. Comfort Keepers has made it their mission to not only help today’s seniors thrive and find joy, but also to invest, inspire and nurture the caregivers who care for them.

For more information about Comfort Keepers services, or to become a caregiver, visit www.ComfortKeepers.com.

References:
1. Statistics sourced from the Research and Development Corporation (RAND). America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heroes
Emerging from the Shadows. (September 24, 2024) https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3212-1.html
2. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). What’s It Like to Turn 65 in 2024. (December 27, 2023).
https://aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirement/info-2023/silver-tsunami-late-boomers-turn-65.html

About Comfort Keepers®

For 25 years, Comfort Keepers® has been Elevating the Human SpiritSM through its in-home care network for seniors and other adults by empowering them to maintain their independence and realize joy in the everyday moments. Comfort Keepers operates a franchise network that has grown to more than 600 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving hundreds of thousands of clients since 1998. The company’s nationwide network employs thousands of caregivers, also known as Comfort Keepers®, who deliver joy through interactive caregiving by continually communicating with, involving, and engaging with seniors in everyday tasks and activities. For more information, visit ComfortKeepers.com.