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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Edwin J. Songy

Cared for by Brittany Songy — Metairie, LA

Not too long ago I got a call saying my grandfather had a stroke and was in the hospital. I was in shock! For as long as I can remember, I thought my grandfather was invincible. He owned his own company, had a beautiful family, and was the healthiest man I knew. I immediately quit the job I had just to move back home and take care of him. On top of that, he has a quadriplegic son to take care of, who is my godfather. They are both like my father! They both looked after me growing up, but now it...

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Cared for by Derrick Bowers — Peoria, AZ

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Maurice

Cared for by Kim Dudley — Toms River, NJ

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Van

Cared for by Kirsten Greene — Berkeley, CA

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