Which of these best describes you?

I am family - My mom had many accidents and they eventually took a toll on her body. I still remember my mom coming home from work saying she had slipped and hit her knee at work. But from that accident was a tornado of madness that would eventually come up. The pain got worse her attitude changed. Not only that we eventually got into a car accident which then injured her neck and back. Seeing my mom go through pain and pain day in and day out is tough. She keeps fighting through the pain.

If your loved one was experiencing signs of dementia, would you keep it a secret?

No - I wouldn't because I wouldn't want it to get worse.

Who are you here for?

Parent - Mom is in pain because of her injury's

The thing I miss most is...

- Having my mother come home from work with a smile on her face.

I first began to worry when...

- When she began using pills to cope with the pain

The hardest part of my today was...

- hearing yell from the pain

The best part of my day today was...

- When she would still be with me the next day

I didn't consider myself a caregiver until I had to...

- Take my mom in a wheelchair to go get groceries and help her getting up and sometimes help her getting dressed

I have found the most support from...

- from myself and friends and brothers

I have felt most abandoned by...

- When my brothers left

The thing that would surprise most people about my day is...

- When my mom would get a good nights rest

The funniest thing that has happened was...

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The gift of being a caregiver is...

- Helping my mom

- Have patience and understanding