Fearless Caregiver Profile: MARSHA SLACK

How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?

He is my husband.

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

There are times I no longer feel I am his wife. I am mother, his nurse and advocate

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

Hardest is trying so hard to help and he doesn't do what he knows he should. Rewarding- when we get good news.

What advice would you give to other caregivers?

Take time for yourself. Find someone to. Confide in

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

Patience and what new normal means.

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

We were getting no answers. They would just give him another pill. I finally stood up and told the doctor he needed to go to specialists and I had a list of who I would accept. Doctor finally conceded.

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