Darlene Dominguez profile
How did you become the caregiver for your loved one?
My father was paralyzed from the waist down and I needed to help for the passion I had for my love one and realized that there's other family loved ones who need help too.
Has your relationship changed with the loved one that you are caring for? If so how?
No
What is the hardest thing about being a caregiver and the most rewarding thing?
To see them suffering to take care of themselves and the rewarding part is that I'm able to help
What advice would you give to other caregivers?
That's it ok we all get to that point in time in life
In ten words or less, what has caregiving taught you?
To be humble loving kind and patient and most understanding
Describe a situation where being a Fearless Caregiver helped you succeed?
Well when my father got hurt and ended up paralyzed I was afraid to lift him up or hurt him in anyway and now after taking care of him and learning I'm able to care for other people.
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