Caregiving Stories

Jennifer O’Brien was a few years into her marriage when her husband Bob, a hospice physician, was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic cancer.

Lori was I was a very active person as a wife and mother working 40+ hours a week selling real estate when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Rachel became a caregiver to her father at a very young age and continuously stepped into the caregiving role when her family needed her.

Nicole was preparing to return to her career in government when her daughter began showing signs of developmental issues around her first birthday.

Roberta, a retired engineer and active community volunteer, became a caregiver when the oldest of her teen boys was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.

Rebecca Lachenmaier was early on in her career as a internal medicine physician when she was first exposed to the benefits of palliative and hospice care.

Through Joel's academic research and personal experiences, he shares a unique perspective on ways we can improve the support we offer caregivers.

Carmella was a a retired fifth grade teacher when she packed up her belongings and moved in with her parents to help care for her father. Carmella shares the secrets found in knitting...

Lisa worked as a high-tech Business Transformation and Change Consultant while acting as a primary caregiver to her mom on an 18-year journey through dementia.

Dave's life transformed after his wife had a stroke, and he became her primary caregiver. Today he finds meaning in being the caregiver's caregiver.

Elizabeth-Leigh was at the peak of her career as a Chief Clinical Officer and enjoying the life she worked hard for when she became a caregiver to her parents.

Amie gave up a thriving sales and marketing career to care for her parents 3000 miles away. She reminds us how important it is to be honest with yourself about the level of care you can offer.