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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Windchime of Chico

Cared for by Giselle Thistlethwaite — Chico, CA

I work as a Caregiver at Wind Chime Senior Living of Chico, California and I LOVE MY JOB. For me, the residents are my family. I have experience working with residents who have Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia and before living in California, I worked as a nurse in Peru. I really enjoy assisting seniors!

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Lillian & Annie

Cared for by Cheryl Graham — Baltimore, MD

Caregiver Family Friendship Nursing Home Seizures

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PRIVATE

Cared for by JANICE ETIENNE — ETHRIDGE, TN

Seizures

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