Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Berneta Esaw doesn’t consider herself a caregiver to her 105-year-old mother. She feels more like they take care of each other. Esaw believes in allowing her mother to do as much as possible by herself before stepping in to lend a hand.

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

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