Learning as I Go: My Caregiving Journey
December 1, 2022
The idea that I am a caregiver did not hit me until I attended an OCO webinar a few years ago. I realized that..
The Sudden Fall by Shane Christensen
June 1, 2022
After a number of years of serving as the primary caregiver to my aging parents, we were all thrown into an immediate crisis that..
The Joys of Caregiving
April 29, 2022
By: Rick Lauber Caregiving gets a lot of negative press. Parents age; become sick; and, eventually, pass away. Families bicker about care decisions. COVID-19..
I’m Talia and this is my caregiving journey
March 4, 2022
Since I can remember I have been caring for my older sister Rachel. My sister is on the autism spectrum, has an intellectual disability..
Our Caregiving Journey: Compromise and Communication
February 2, 2022
Story submitted by caregiver Maria Fornasier Some days it’s hard to keep in mind, but our family has learned a lot about effective caregiving..
Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part.
January 30, 2022
Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part. Jeanne’s 99-year-old mom, who has dementia, lives in a retirement home in..
Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone.
December 24, 2021
Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone. At age 19, Steve’s older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The two were sharing..
10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season
December 23, 2021
10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season Caregivers deal with lots of anticipatory grief and loneliness, even during the holiday..
Allen’s caregiver story: One does it out of love
October 29, 2021
Allen’s caregiver story: One does it out of love Despite suffering from diverticulitis all her life, Allen’s wife Mary was a spitfire. She was..
October is Healthy Workplace Month
October 1, 2021
October is Healthy Workplace Month As a caregiver, it can be challenging to balance work and caregiving responsibilities. Know that you’re not alone. This..
