Dr. Katandria Love Demps
How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?
Both parents were in a head on collision.
Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?
I'm their parent now and now that my father has passed, primary caregiver of my mother.
What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?
The hardest thing about being a caregiver is watching your loved one age in place.
What advice would you give to other caregivers?
Learn to self-care while caring for your loved one without sacrificing your own health.
In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?
Care for your loved one like you would for yourself.
Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?
My resilience and duty as a caregiver helped me get my dream job as a doctor as a local hospital.
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