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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Marguerite

Cared for by Kim Bullen — Boise , ID

Back in August of 2006, I was working as a sitter in a hospital setting in Boise. When my boss asked about my desire to work in a home setting, I said "sure". Within 1 week, I was introduced to Marguerite, without knowing the impact she would later have in my life. I did the basics of home health for her, mainly companionship. Over the following months, she went through a lot of caregivers as there were "personality" conflicts. But I continued to be by her side. I teased her a lot, saying tha...

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