Stroke Stories

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.

Diane's writing career was taking off when her husband suffered a stroke that severely damaged his brain and left him unable to function without 24/7 support.

Brandi got married in 2010 and became a part-time caregiver for her mother-in-law on the same day.

Dimeolas put his dream on hold to care for his mom, who had dementia, and his dad who had Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Cait became a caregiver after her mom had a heart attack, triple bypass surgery, and stroke. All within the same month.

As a child, Jill became her mother's primary caregiver after a stroke paralyzed her. She later cared for her father and older sister.