Caregiver Experience Sharing

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 and professional caregivers find support by sharing their experiences with others.

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Florence Mahar and Virginia Schrein

Cared for by Bernadette Lords — Detroit, MI

I have not been a caregiver professionally to anyone but my Grandmothers, who both passed away. We had a special bond. I had been a babysitter to children for many years, certified by the Red Cross through the Girl Scouts of America (as an adolescent), but my passion for working as a professional caregiver stems from my heart and soul where I am a genuinely loving and caring person for others. I believe as human beings, we have a great responsibility to each other. I love the elderly and have a...

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Cared for by Linda Starks — New Orleans, LA

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Cared for by Rachael Hamm — Long Beach, CA

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