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My mother-in-law (MIL) suffers from dementia (normal degeneration). She started to experience forgetfulness..

Caring for my mother-in-law

I’m the primary caretaker for my elderly father. He had a mild stroke and couldn’t stand on his own after. Knowing his size and weight..

Learning to care for my father

My mother first experienced a mild stroke in 2003, where she had a fall and had to be hospitalized for a month.

Learning to cope as a caregiver

It took the doctors six months before they could figure out what was wrong with my mother - Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe systemic inflammatory syndrome..

How caregiving helped me find my calling

I am caring for my employer a 77year old man. I call my care recipient “Sir”.  He sustained a spinal cord injury in 2002. 


Taking care of my employer

My grandfather developed dementia later in his life. His health started deteriorating, acting like a child and refusing to do basic tasks. 

My life with grandfather

When our son was young, he had a fever that caused significant damage to his frontal lobe, affecting his neural network. The doctors explained that he’d need lifelong medication to manage the condition, and though he’s now 29, in many ways, he still sees the world through the eyes of a child.  

Embracing the Journey of Caring for My Son with Special Needs

She was born with a genetic disorder which gradually weakens her muscles over the childhood years.  By the time we got to know each other..

From a professional to personal relationship