Caregiver Experience Sharing

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This is a collection of caregiving story submissions from our readers. Caregiving demands physical, mental and emotional stamina and the ability to meet new challenges daily. Both Family Caregivers and Professional Caregivers are able to find support by sharing their experiences with other Caregivers. We invite you to inspire others by sharing stories about your caregiving journey.
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Featured Caregiving Story

Teenage Boy Cared for by Anita De La Rocha of Whittier, CA

In 2001, I was given the opportunity to work as an Instructional Aide for the Severely Handicapped class and loved it! I learned how to apply physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech to our children when the therapist's were not available. I did this until 2005 When my own son, Marc, 13-years-old, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I thought it was the end of the world. He went through so much for such a small boy. Four long years of endless surgeries. The location of the tumor...


Recently Submitted Caregiving Stories

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My "Adopted" Grandparent Veila Cogdell

Cared for by Ms. Barbara Peoples of Wyandanch, NY

In Memory Of Mrs. Catherine Haas

Cared for by Ms. Lorain Tyler of San Diego, CA

My Client Dorothy

Cared for by Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Jackson, MI
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In Memory Of Dorothy Zachery

Cared for by Ms. Vermonkida McNeal of Mobile, AL
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My Mom Edwina Starks

Cared for by Ms. Linda Starks of New Orleans, LA
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My Mom Eleanor

Cared for by Ms. Tammy Baker of Hartford, CT
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My Dad Harry

Cared for by Mr. Alan Greenberg of Anaheim, CA

My Grandma

Cared for by Mrs. Darlene Buchanan-Cummings of Katy, TX

My Client Mr & Mrs. Smith

Cared for by Ms. Hephzibah-Ene Anderson of Tulsa, OK

My Client Ellanor Davis

Cared for by Ms. Chavon Simmons of Philadelphia, PA
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