Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Jim Schmidt was a caregiver for his mother, wife and fiancée. Now, he cares for his adult son. Schmidt says keeping a regular exercise routine helps him cope with the challenges of caregiving. For respite care, he takes his son to The Quality of Life Center in Auburn Hills.

This interview is part of the Detroit PBS series, "Caregiving Conversations," highlighting the experiences of caregivers.

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