For most of us, caregiving begins subtly. An errand here. A doctor appointment there. Fix something at the house, today. Help with the checkbook, tomorrow.
To be sure, a stroke or accident – something that happens in a flash – can turn our lives upside down. Even then, however, we often don’t take time to label ourselves caregivers. We just jump in and do what is needed. Then the domino effect takes over.
Here’s my story. Here’s how the domino effect took over, long before I stopped...
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