Fearless Caregiver Profile: KELLY PETRIN

How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?

I've been doing private care for 17 years

Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?

It's a fulfilling career

What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?

Losing a client. And being able to help others

What advice would you give to other caregivers?

Patience, love, caring

In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?

It has taught me to give rather than receive

Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?

I've helped so many patients be able to stay in their own homes rather than a nursing home

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