Lexington, KY — Child Neurology Foundation is proud to announce upcoming screenings of Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters, a new documentary that takes an honest look at the lives of parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled or medically complex, and a society that doesn’t adequately support them.
The screenings will take place virtually during the screening window of Monday September 30th, 2024 through Friday October 4th, 2024. All those participating in the screenings are invited to a virtual discussion with the following discussion topics: Transition of Care, Respite & Self-Care, Impact on Siblings, Harmful and Disruptive Behavior, Mental Health of the Family, Advocacy, and Date Night focused on the Impact on Marriages.
Participants can select preferred date and topics using the following link:
Child Neurology Foundation Unseen Documentary
An estimated 16.8 million people in the U.S. are caring for a child with disabilities or complex medical needs. The demands of daily life and chronic stress can negatively affect the mental and physical wellbeing of parent caregivers. With limited accommodations and uncertainty about the future, caregivers often face isolation and exhaustion. In Unseen, parents are brutally honest about their experience, providing insight such as:
- “We’re just hanging on by a thread most of the time. The hardest part is that it’s nobody’s fault. It’s not our fault. It’s not his fault. It’s just part of our life.”
- “Our parenting and caregiving will continue indefinitely, and that’s just overwhelming.”
- “Most caregivers are not fine, and they are not doing well.”
Video diaries from diverse caregivers featured in the film illustrate the universality of the topics explored, while interviews with mental health and legal experts provide a broader view on the societal impacts.
About the Film
Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters exposes the challenges and barriers faced by many parents caring for disabled or medically complex children and adults, with the goal of increasing support and resources for caregiving families. Through the power of unfiltered, compelling stories, the Unseen documentary cultivates compassion and serves as a catalyst for change for the caregivers in our communities. Learn more at caregiverdoc.com.
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