Caregiving

At one time or another, every one of us will be a caregiver. You may care for a parent, a child, or a spouse. Caregiving is full of challenges, and we could all use some support. The folks in this section are here to tell you about how they care.

Bernie

"All of a sudden, at 64, I again found myself having to take time off from work to care for my family. Only this time, it wasn't one of my three sons, it was my 85-year-old mother-in-law, Thelma..." Read Bernie's story on Caring for my mother in law.

Robin

"My wife Clara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago. At first, she was just a bit forgetful, but as time went on, she lost more and more of her memory and her independence..." Read Robin's story on Caring for my wife with Alzheimer's.

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