Ms. Carmen C.
How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?
Changes in circumstances within the family initiated me becoming a caregiver.
Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?
As a family, we have prided ourselves on Holistic Wellness and prioritizing individual needs.
What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?
Travel planning and effective time management is essential as we reside $2,000 miles apart. The most rewarding thing for me as a caregiver is providing the educational support for my children and grandchildren.
What advice would you give to other caregivers?
Advice to other caregivers: Make sure your voice is heard, take time for yourself when needed and know your service to another is God's gift. You Are Special!
In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?
How to love again.
Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?
As a Preschool teacher, being a Fearless Caregiver allowed me to receive peer review, acknowledge opportunity areas and streamline my organizational skills.
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