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.

Featured Caregiving Story

Teenage Boy Teenage Boy
Cared for by Anita De La Rocha — Whittier, CA

In 2001, I was given the opportunity to work as an Instructional Aide for the Severely Handicapped class and loved it! I learned how to apply physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech to our children when the therapist's were not available. I did this until 2005 When my own son, Marc, 13-years-old, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I thought it was the end of the world. He went through so much for such a small boy. Four long years of endless surgeries. The location of the tumor...

Recently Submitted Caregiving Stories

Share Your Story
Daisy Fairacloth
Cared for by Melissa Armstrong — Dumfries, VA
Cancer Caregiver Hospice
Albert Jackson
Cared for by Justin Jackson — Houston, TX
Karleen Pearce
Cared for by Marlee Tyler — Mesa, AZ
Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Memory Loss
Sharon
Cared for by James Aherin — St. Charles, IL
Caregiver Terminal
TheAnna
Cared for by Leone Barnes — St Louis, MO
Dorothy Zachery
Cared for by Vermonkida McNeal — Mobile, AL
Friendship
Norman Packer
Cared for by Ronald Saine — Oakland, CA
Caregiver Hospice
Mrs. Jeanne Porter
Cared for by Darcell Deane — Key West, FL
Irene Marshall
Cared for by Cornelia Reid — Greensboro, NC
George Martinez George Martinez
Cared for by Rosalinda Martinez — Compton, CA
Heart Attack Stroke

Share Your Caregiving Story

Inspire others by sharing your experiences. Your story can make a difference for caregivers across the country.

Share Your Story