Stories of Family Caregiving

As challenging as it is to have a parent or loved one who needs 24-hour care, you are not alone. Many families are going through this experience. Here are some of their stories—stories of love, support and commitment. You’ll find that people who have chosen to become caregivers for individuals with disabilities find deep pride and satisfaction in their decision as well as a deeper connection to the person they care for. Keeping care for a family member in the home benefits the entire family and offers irreplaceable emotional benefits and proven health benefits to the consumer.

With father as full-time caregiver, Shawn always has someone to count on Shawn's Story... Read more	No LONGER ALONE: 31-year-old jeff benefits from 24/7 support   Jeff's Story... Read more
Daughter is grateful that she can provide better care at home Sophie's Story... Read more	I'm Happy to be home   Theresa's Story... Read more
Family Comes Together To Care For Son After His Traumatic Brain Injury Dana's Story... Read more	Doctor tells daughter she has what it takes to care for her parents at home Yarm & Svay's Story... Read more
Mother Cares For 23-Year-Old Son With Ataxia Roberto's Story... Read more	A mother's health improves after moving in with her daughter's family Noreen's Story...  Read more
6 years later, this family still pulls together to recover from a daughter’s car accident Justine's Story...  Read more	From Mother-in-Laws to Best Friends: Caregiver Lester Dudek and His Two "Moms" Marta & Emily's Story... Read more
Determined to care for her daughter at home, Kelly Smith found support with Caregiver Homes Arielle's Story...  Read more	Dad's Loss of Vision Brings Father and Daughter Together Caregiver Linda Errington and Her Dad Ronald's Story...  Read more
Cambridge Community Advocate Gives Back at Home and in the Community Pierre's Story... Read more	A Community Rallies after Young Resident's Brain Injury Caleb's Story...  Read more
A Daughter Insists That Mom Come Home for Care: Frances Maliska and Her Mom Catherine's Story... Read more