Kansas City PBS and Flatland are excited to unveil a comprehensive multimedia reporting package, Age-Old Questions, which offers an enlightening exploration of the questions facing families and their aging members. During September, this insightful initiative dives deep into the complexities of retirement and elder care, providing informative answers and actionable insights.
Premiere Documentary - How Should We Care?
The centerpiece of this package is the debut of the compelling documentary, How Should We Care?, by celebrated filmmaker Michael Price in partnership with Kansas City PBS. The premiere is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. The poignant documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the nursing home industry at a critical juncture. With an ongoing exodus of long-term care workers and a growing number of nursing homes operating at financial deficits, the industry faces pressing challenges. How Should We Care? delves into the complexities of an already strained system. From showcasing the determination of older Americans to age in their communities to shedding light on the struggles of families advocating for improved nursing home care, this documentary unearths the realities of elder care in our region. It dares to tackle one of life's most difficult decisions: the choice between aging in place and nursing home care.