Caregiver Conversations

Caregiving, Connection, and Community with Marty Fischhoff & Grace Burns

Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode of Caregiver Conversations, hosts Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb sit down with Marty Fischhoff Detroit PBS and Grace Burns, a physical therapist and devoted daughter, to explore the emotional and practical realities of caregiving. Marty discusses how storytelling and media can uplift caregivers’ voices and highlight the importance of empathy in public narratives. Grace shares her personal experience caring for her mother while balancing her professional work in home health, offering listeners real insight into compassion, resilience, and family care.

Episode Notes

Guest:Marty Fischhoff,  Grace Burns

 Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

Resources Mentioned:

Detroit PBS

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semirc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

 

Key Topics Covered:

The power of storytelling in caregiving awareness

Balancing professional care work with family caregiving

Mental and emotional health for caregivers

Building supportive communities and media partnerships

The role of empathy in both home and professional care