Caregivers in the Wild (2021-24) – Webseries

Season 1 of this series won the Alberta Media Producers Association’s award for the best Lifestyle or Factual Series. Season 2 & 3 are yet to be entered for awards as the series is ongoing.

Mike created, hosted, and directed this series for the Stories for Caregivers platform (storiesforcaregivers.com). Stories for Caregivers is dedicated to creating video content to support the 8 million family caregivers in Canada.

Synopsis: In our hyper-connected world caregivers rarely get away from it all. Fortunately, Canada still has vast stretches of wilderness that can allow caregivers to truly take a break. This series follows seven family caregivers as they explore both their caregiving experiences and the beautiful wilderness of Western Canada. A unique outdoor adventure is specifically designed for each caregiver by health researcher and adventure guide, Dr. Mike Lang, using his knowledge of therapeutic recreation, deep understanding of family caregiving, and extensive experience facilitating adventure trips over the past 15 years. Other experts also join in the adventure, offering tips and tailored caregiving advice in conversations during the day or around the campfire at night. Through the refreshing beauty of nature, meaningful conversations, and adventurous moments each caregiver feels rejuvenated and returns home with a deeper understanding of their own caregiving experiences. Fortunately, through the camera lens, caregivers across the country will also get to learn from these meaningful moments in the wilderness. This is Caregivers in the Wild.

Created & Directed by: Mike Lang
Funded by: The TELUS Fund - www.telusfund.ca
Produced by: Roadwest Pictures - www.roadwestpictures.com
Videography by: Centre PIn Media - www.centrepinmedia.com