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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Rose Vecchione

Cared for by Ben Limon — Chicago, IL

To champion the quality of life for all seniors is the reward I have been given as a CNA. Rose welcomed me into her life with such gusto and celebration; I met her at 93 and I shall never be the same individual I was before I began my career in healthcare. CNAs of course have, the necessity of assisting people with the activities of daily livin,g but there are also all the intangible aspects that are not listed on any paycheck. The dignity, spirit and freedom of choice she exhibited on a d...

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