Jul 6, 2026 | Caregiver Emotions, Caregiver Stories, Depression, Grief and Loss
In our last post, we explored the complex differences between being alone, feeling lonely, and experiencing the lonesomeness of a changing relationship. Today, we are focusing on the next crucial step: how to practically protect your time and emotional health by... 
Apr 28, 2026 | Caregiver Stories
Caregiving isn’t just a series of tasks; for many of us, it is a family legacy. My mother, Edna, spent her entire life caring for my father, a man who served in the military for 22 years. She stood by him through his service and his health struggles, providing years... 
Mar 16, 2026 | Caregiver Stories
My mother Edna, has severe arthritis which can make it very painful to walk, shower and perform daily activities. She is a widower of her husband that was a military man for 22 years. She did not get any compensation for taking care of him. When he passed in 2019, her... 
Feb 26, 2026 | Caregiver Stories, Videos
Navigating the world of inpatient and rehab care can feel like a daunting task, especially when you are balancing the roles of a professional and a family caregiver. In a recent session of the caregiver teleconnection, Zanda Hilger and Marty Skinner shared their... 
Nov 6, 2025 | Caregiver Stories
What I am Learning from My Husband Every day, I learn something new about my husband, myself, and this growing sub-culture of family caregivers. In the past 18 months, my husband has had L1–L5 spinal fusion surgery. Along with his Parkinson’s disease, caregiving feels... 
Oct 23, 2025 | Caregiver Stories
My Story – Christi W. Eight years ago, when my mother was 68, she had a stroke. I was 41 at the time. She lost all movement on the left side of her body, but within a couple of weeks, she regained some movement in her left arm and foot. I was adopted and am an only...
