Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Renee Cortright’s personal journey as a caregiver for her mother has helped inform her professional decisions as the executive director of OPC Social & Activity Center in Rochester. She stresses the importance of caregivers asking for help so that they can care for themselves.

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

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