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Featured Caregiving Story

Barb Cared for by Rachel Perez of Gold Canyon, AZ

Barb is very special. She is my inspiration and my motivation in life. I know that one day soon she may no longer be with us. But I know that everyday that I care for her I should be thankful and blessed that I am able to breath. I give thanks for another day of life. Do not ever take your life for granted, regardless of your situation. Adavnced Multiple Sclerosis has attacked her body for 20+ years. Everyday that I enter her home she greets me with a smile and a "I Love You". This woman has...


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My Mom Annie Cunningham

Cared for by Ms. Loddie Fisher of Philadelphia, PA

My Client Mrs. Charles

Cared for by Mrs. Chantale Compere of Delray Beach, FL
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In Memory Of Mr. Witt

Cared for by Ms. R. M. Carroll of Barrington, IL

My Dear Friend Vivian Valdez

Cared for by Ms. Lilia Gort of Tampa, FL

My Client Connie Stevens

Cared for by Ms. Patty Ross of La Jolla, CA

My Mom Diane Lewis

Cared for by Ms. Lisa Harris of Milwaukee, WI

In Memory Of Jimmie Boyce Hancock

Cared for by Ms. Patricia McKnight of Houston, TX
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In Memory Of Debra

Cared for by Mrs. Oluwatosin Omisore of Chicago, IL

My Dear Friend Mrs. Sara McIntire

Cared for by Ms. Nena MacLarty of Debary, FL

In Memory Of Disabled Chilld

Cared for by Mrs. Marona Howard of Liverpool, NY

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