Anna’s Caregiver Story

Date:

November 5, 2020
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I became a caregiver with the passing of my father. Caregiving with my mother has brought us closer. The hardest thing about being a caregiver is I’m feeling tired a lot more. The most rewarding thing is spending quality time with my mother.

I advise caregivers to take care of yourself first. Accept help and don’t try to do it all.

Caregiving has taught me compassion and understanding – it is very humbling.

Being a *Fearless Caregiver was when I least expected it, my energy surged to be there during the most difficult times.

*Fearless Caregiver is a term from Today’s Caregiver conferences and caregiver stories. Fearless Caregiver profiles are used with permission of the editor, Gary Barg.


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