How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?
Parents are sick...Dad has transition, Mom needs help.
Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?
Mom is dependent on me now.
Michele ruppert
What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?
Experiencing the loved ones' decline, being with them to provide comfort.
What advice would you give to other caregivers?
Treat loved ones with dignity, get mad/sad, etc. at the disease, not the person.
In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?
Patience, understanding, this could be me instead..
Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?
If Mom doesn't want to do something (PT exercises, etc.), I've been more able to help motivate Mom with distractions to help us get things done.
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