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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

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