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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Maxine Smith

Cared for by Dawn Matchett — Georgetown, PA

I started in High School as a volunteer at Fox's Nursing Home. When my Grandmother Had a stroke and my Grandfather was hospitalized I had to step in. I gave her insulin shots, bathed, dressed, exercised and fed her. I was her entertainment at well. I enjoyed working with her very much as well as my volunteer work at the nursing home. I would love to work in the care giving work field permanently. It truly gives me a sense of purpose and hopefully I will give the person I'm caring for the same fe...

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