Detroit PBS & The Caring Community is a special program highlighting the depth and impact of the Detroit PBS Caregiving Initiative — an ongoing effort to elevate the voices, experiences and needs of caregivers across our region and beyond. 

Hosted by Stephen Henderson, One Detroit Contributor and Host of American Black Journal, at the St. Patrick Senior Center in Detroit, this program brings together caregivers, community leaders and subject matter experts for a thoughtful and engaging conversation centered on the realities of caregiving today. 

Through a series of powerful video segments produced by Detroit PBS and live panel discussions, the program showcases stories from caregivers and the individuals and organizations that support them. Topics include navigating financial and legal planning, the emotional and physical demands of caregiving and the importance of connection, storytelling and community in improving quality of life for both caregivers and those they care for. 

With more than 53 million unpaid caregivers in the United States, caregiving is a shared experience that touches nearly every family. This program underscores the importance of recognizing caregivers as essential members of our communities while also providing access to meaningful resources designed to inform, support and empower them. 

As part of Detroit PBS’s broader commitment to public service, this initiative serves as both a platform for storytelling and a hub for trusted information — offering tools, insights and guidance for those currently on a caregiving journey, as well as those preparing for one.