A caregiving journey often begins unexpectedly. Sara became a caregiver unexpectedly to her husband Sam, who suffered a stroke. She’s only 57. They both were working full time and seemed to be in good health. Her story, shared here, is not uncommon, although her identity has been redacted. How did you become a caregiver? It happened … Becoming a Caregiver Overnight
Caregiving can be exhausting, even if it’s an act of love. Maria is 57 and balances a full-time job with caring for her 88-year-old mother. She has worked with our Care Advocates to navigate her own caregiving journey and find support. Her story, shared here, is not uncommon, although her identity has been redacted. How … Caregiving Can Be a Balancing Act
24% of family caregivers are ages 18 – 34.1 Elena moved in with her 89-year-old grandmother, who has dementia. She is a 25-year-old family caregiver who has worked with our Care Advocates to navigate her own caregiving journey and find support. Her story, shared here, is not uncommon, although her identity has been redacted. How … Caregivers Come in All Ages