The Invisible Army: Caregivers in KC

Actor Bradley Cooper is known for his movies, The Hangover, American Sniper and A Star is Born.

He is less well known for his role as a full-time caregiver for his father.  Cooper is now partnering with PBS on a new film that tracks the "invisible, unpaid army" of Americans who look after aging or dependent loved ones.

In conjunction with the two-hour documentary, which premieres on June 26, Kansas City PBS lifts up the hood on the local caregiving crisis that's squeezing thousands of families.

Nick Haines leads a televised town hall at the Kansas City Plaza Library with caregivers and experts.

The Invisible Army: Caregivers in KC features selected clips from Cooper's new film and offers up valuable caregiving advice and tips, including where to get support and financial help.

Featured Organizations

KC Shepherd's Center
KC Shepherd’s Center provides opportunities for older adults to contribute their intelligence, creativity, experience and skills in meaningful and purposeful ways.

Mid-America Regional Council
The Mid-America Regional Council is the nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region.

Landon Center on Aging
The Landon Center on Aging is an interdisciplinary hub for education, research, health care, and community engagement for older adults.

Sandwiched KC
A new nonprofit helping family caregivers in the Kansas City metro area by providing FREE information and referral, support groups, education, and self-care activities. 

Family Caregiving Alliance 
Providing extensive online resources for caregivers 

Additional Resources

Did You Know Kansas Offers Cash Help To Family Caregivers? 
Kansas provides cash support for family caregivers looking after loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease See if you qualify.

Caregiver Support By Location 

Johnson County Caregiver Support Programs 

Living in Wyandotte or Leavenworth counties? 

Need help in Jackson, Clay or Cass Counties? 

State of Missouri Caregiver Programs 

State of Kansas Caregiver Support 
Download a free Caregiver's Handbook: A guide to getting started, finding support, and taking care of yourself. https://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/aging/caregivers