Brittney is a millennial caregiver. This is her story. My name is Brittany and I'm a 27 year old former caregiver. I was primary caregiver to both of my grandparents during the first couple of years post-graduate school. I am a social worker in Georgia and love the...
During a drive to work I began thinking about the differences between an "average Joe" and a caregiver in terms of personality and temperament. Not to say we're not "normal" (what is normal anyway?) or like every other human being, but I believe there is something...
I spend my nights in the ER while my friends are out having fun I admit it. I’ve felt pangs of jealousy before... When I was a caregiver, I felt it pretty often sitting in the hospital. It seemed my grandparents and I frequented the emergency room. This is when...
I read an article yesterday that highlighted the importance of upholding the vow "in sickness and in health" in marriage. It discussed how often married couples who have not had to physically care for another take this vow lightly. As a young, engaged caregiver, I...
I'm a firm believer that our thinking has the power to build us up or tear us down. As a caregiver, you deserve to think highly of yourself and be your biggest cheerleader (even if you're the only one cheering!) We best build ourselves up by taking control of our...
Everyone’s caregiving journeys are different regardless of our age. However, being a young adult caregiver brings a unique set of challenges. Here are some aspects from my experiences as a young caregiver. 1) Am I doing this right? During graduate school, I maintained...