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Krista from New York

My mom, Janet, currently lives at home with myself, my husband and our 2 kids. My husband and I w...

Lydia from California

Hello, My name is lydia. I am 25 years old and I have been taking care of my aunt now for 2 years...

Alicia from Alabama

I have been taking care of my father for 2 years. I did work part time last year but had to quit ...

Nadia from Kansas

Hi my name is Nadia. I have been caring for my grandmother her name is Jody Anderson. Physically ...

Jasmine from Texas

My father had a sudden heart attack earlier this year. It was shocking as he is a seemingly healthy man. The attack happened while we were 10 hours away from home heading to a relatives funeral. He ended up needing an emergency triple bypass. We stayed in Tyler for over a week and gave him the time he needed to recover. I ended Up moving back in with him once we got back hom...

Diane from Connecticut

Hi, my name is Diane. My sister's name is Terri. I have been Terri's caregiver for almost 20 years. She is my dearest best friend. I wouldn't know what to do without her and her the same. I work a regular job at Macy's and can't do much to help. She lives with me and I have to make sure she is taking her medication and doing the therapy she needs to have a some what no...