"Taking Care" at CASI (Center for Active Seniors) -- April 27.
Sunday, April 27, 1:30 p.m.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport IA
With the short works presented as the first in a pair of events in the organization's "Let's Have a Conversation" end-of-life series, Davenport's CASI (Center for Active Seniors) will host screenings of two acclaimed documentaries on April 27: directors Jessica Nutzig Zitter's and Kevin Gordon's Caregiver: A Love Story, and director James Keach's Taking Care, the latter featuring famed film and TV actor/writer Seth Rogen.
While most documentary films about death focus on people who are dying, Caregiver: A Love Story directs our attention to the millions of family caregivers who support them at home. When 59-year-old Bambi decides to forgo further treatment for her cancer and die at home, her husband Rick leaves his job to become her primary caregiver—a role for which he has no experience and little support. Their journey begins on a high note. Bambi's pain is finally under control and family and friends flock to her bedside. Death may be fast-approaching, but there is an air of celebration, even optimism. The atmosphere changes quickly, however, when family members must return to their homes abroad and Rick is left to manage Bambi’s growing needs on his own. Without a full night’s sleep in months, the around-the-clock responsibilities eventually send Rick into a state of physical, financial, and emotional exhaustion, and Caregiver: A Love Story challenges viewers to acknowledge the growing strain placed on family caregivers, and to envision a new approach.
Taking Care, meanwhile, follows Emmy Award nominee Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they face the challenges of Lauren’s mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Directed by award-winning filmmaker James Keach (Glen Campbell… I'll Be Me; Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice), the film captures the Rogens' unique blend of humor and honesty as they navigate the challenges of caregiving. Taking Care is a story about family, resilience, and the power of taking action in the face of adversity. With expert insights and touching personal moments, this documentary is a powerful reminder of the difference we can all make in the effort to end Alzheimer’s. Whether you're drawn to stories of resilience, advocacy, or how laughter and love can help us through life’s toughest moments, this film will leave you inspired and hopeful. Taking Care is about the legacies we choose to embrace – and those we strive to change – for a better future.
Caregiver: A Love Story and Taking Care will be screened at Davenport's CASI (Center for Active Seniors) on April 27, admission to the 1:30 presentations is $3-6, and more information is available by calling (563)386-7477 and visiting CASISeniors.org.
