Caregiver Stories

We want to hear your story!
Why? Because your story matters. Have you ever listened to someone talk about their life and thought ‘Oh, someone else has been through that, too? I thought it was just me!’ Every story shared is a chance to aid another caregiver and help them feel less alone. Your story will be confidential or use your initials. Help other caregivers and yourself by sharing your experience.

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Turning to hospice for Mom

Turning to hospice for Mom

Watching my mom accept her mortality – and turn to hospice after fighting pancreatic cancer for so long – has been an opportunity to appreciate the present moment. I try to focus on being thankful for the time we have together. While I watch from the sidelines of her...

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Rian’s Caregiver Story

Rian’s Caregiver Story

I cared for my grandmother until she departed this world. She was diagnosed with cancer about six months before her passing. Each and every day after work, I would go to her and take care of her. Make sure she ate, slept, was clean and took her medicine. I am not in...

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CRs Caregiver Story

CRs Caregiver Story

I was a caregiver to visit a younger man who had been in an automobile accident which left him with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This resulted in some infrequent epileptic type seizures. On our initial visit, which is really a 'getting to know you' visit, one of his...

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Patricia’s Caregiver Story

Patricia’s Caregiver Story

My name is Patricia, and this is my caregiver story. I care for my mother, Lucille, a breast cancer survivor. She suffers from crippling arthritis, rendering her unable to walk. She is still sharp in mind and a joy to be around. Also, a never-ending mom who worries...

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Gary Barg – A fearless Caregiver

Gary Barg – A fearless Caregiver

Gary Barg is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Caregiver Media Group based in Fort Lauderdale. Since 1995, it has published Today’s Caregiver magazine, Caregiver.com, and hosts the Fearless Caregiver Conferences across the country. Barg explains what pushed him to start...

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