The Caregiver Stories
There’s a caregiver in all of us.
Here are stories from those who lead with love.
Whether they’re a senior, the child of an aging parent, a healthcare worker, or just someone who finds meaning through serving others, our blog contributors live with the heart of a caregiver.
Ann is steely and sure. A woman who won’t flinch under pressure. The one you want in charge in times when there’s no rule book.
Ann Cheverton
Healthcare Professional
All the pieces are there for mom. I get texts with photos of mom participating in activities. That says a lot. When I’ve visited her, they are teasing mom and she’s teasing them right back. She’s a real ball of fire.
Dana Blanchette
Daughter of a Resident
Some things in life are just better shared. For Don, that thing’s happiness. He’s been giving it away for 81 years.
Dave Connell
Resident
Judith is always finding ways to do a little more than what’s expected. She’s bright, open and thoughtful. She wants others to know that the care team at Bickford is like a big family.
Judith Miranda
Healthcare Worker
“We never tell our residents they can’t. When it comes to dignity, you treat them as an adult every single time.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Patrick Hurts: Dignity is not negotiable
“We never tell our residents they can’t. When it comes to dignity, you treat them as an adult every single time.”
Series:
Living with Dementia
4 min read
“She’s just an angel. There are just no words really to describe what she gave to my family. ”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Katie Fogarty: The Impact of a Caregiver
“She’s just an angel. There are just no words really to describe what she gave to my family. ”
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A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“If you don’t know Simone, you’ll want to know Simone. No matter what the situation, she’s just that calm, steady, loving force.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Shannon Riberdy: A Fierce Will to Love
“If you don’t know Simone, you’ll want to know Simone. No matter what the situation, she’s just that calm, steady, loving force.”
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A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“‘It’s gonna be OK’ really is something that I always say, because I’ve been through a lot, and it always is OK.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Simone Pena: Blessed
“‘It’s gonna be OK’ really is something that I always say, because I’ve been through a lot, and it always is OK.”
Series:
A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“My life became the virus early on and it still is. That meant long days, not much sleep. When you’re on heightened awareness, you’re constantly in tune. You don’t know how to take a step back.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Ann Cheverton: Warrior, Defender, Caregiver
“My life became the virus early on and it still is. That meant long days, not much sleep. When you’re on heightened awareness, you’re constantly in tune. You don’t know how to take a step back.”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
4 min read
“My expectations of myself have become bigger during the time of the pandemic. I push forward even when my back is hurting. My level of care has improved.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Worker
Judith Miranda: Care & Wisdom Beyond Her Years
“My expectations of myself have become bigger during the time of the pandemic. I push forward even when my back is hurting. My level of care has improved.”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
4 min read