As a passionate caregiver and advocate for people caring for medically fragile loved ones, Kathy Lofton was inspired to make a caregiver documentary. Her mission is to share what she’s learned as a family caregiver and bring fellow caregiver stories into focus as a learning tool. Kathy’s film stresses the importance of being prepared for a caregiving role.
Kathy’s caregiving journey began when her father had a stroke during the holidays in 2012. Her role evolved from an avid researcher wanting to learn more and find ways to make life better to exchanging information with other caregivers. Kathy’s passion and knowledge became a magnet for the caregiving community and created a sense of purpose as a source of advice and guidance.
The connections Kathy made with caregivers in similar situations sparked her idea to make a documentary. “I am a Caregiver” highlights the journeys of five family caregivers, following their lives and how they cope with challenges and embrace the blessings of their role.
Shield HealthCare had the honor and pleasure of meeting Kathy Lofton at the 2016 Life Fest Film Festival, where “I am a Caregiver” was featured as an official selection. Life Fest is an unmatched, world-wide film festival dedicated to highlighting films which affirm the importance of the human experience and the unique value of every life.
