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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Bill Fogelman

Cared for by Judith Murpy — West Palm Beach, FL

I was hiking Tuesday morning when my sister Mindy called to tell me Dad had passed on. I’m still processing this. I’ve pored over his lifetime in photos, written three essays and I’m working on two obituaries. I phoned his home, and heard his voice on the answering machine. It was oddly comforting, like watching a classic movie or concert footage of a deceased performer. I knew Dad’s time was near. I wanted him to check out before post-polio claimed his mobility and his dignity. I’ve forgi...

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Cared for by Kristen Gasieski — Lansing, MI

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