Do you have a family member who requires constant care? You are not alone. This collection offers support and encouragement in its 101 stories for family caregivers of all ages, including the "sandwich" generation caring for a family member while raising their children. With stories by those on the receiving end of the care too. These stories of love, sacrifice, and lessons will inspire and uplift family members making sacrifices to make sure their loved ones are well cared for, whether in their own homes or elsewhere

How Dr. Alexis Abramson became her grandmother's full-time caregiver at age 22, a real-life experience that led to a Ph.D. in Gerontology.

Introduction	p. 1
Lessons Learned
The Caregiving Labyrinth	p. 19
Lessons in the Aisles	p. 26
Love Unconditionally with No Guarantees	p. 30
The Girl with the Golden Curls	p. 34
A Young Person Living in an Old World	p. 38
The Beauty of Asking for Help	p. 48
What Would I Be Without You?	p. 52
My Role Matured as I Did	p. 55
In Her Hands	p. 59
Bernie's Last Thanks	p. 62
Best in Show	p. 66
Mom's Spa Day	p. 71
Being Strong for Mom	p. 73
True Healers	p. 77
All You Need Is Love
An Experienced Caregiver Talks from Experience	p. 83
Be Sure to Call	p. 90
The Skateboarder and Schizophrenia	p. 94
Touch, N.R.	p. 98
"Now I Take Care of You" George Schoengood	p. 101
Commitment Doesn't Come with an Escape Parachute	p. 104
Spirit of Love	p. 108
Dry Her Tears	p. 112
The Gift	p. 116
Family Business	p. 120
Trading Places	p. 127
It's a Simple Tm Here"	p. 130
In Her Footsteps	p. 133
A Wonderful World?	p. 137
What's Love Got to Do with It?	p. 141
The One Who Was Chosen to Go	p. 145
Finding Joy
Remembrance	p. 153
Those Sparkling Irish Eyes	p. 157
Thank You, Mr. Carny Man	p. 161
An Unexpected Bond	p. 165
The Garden	p. 168
Soul Caregiver	p. 171
Saturdays with Dad	p. 174
Anam Cara	p. 178
Mi Casa Es Su Casa	p. 182
Stepping Out with Gail	p. 185
The Perfect Solution	p. 188
Acceptance
Make Your Wishes Known	p. 195
Role Reversal	p. 204
Can I Do This? Lava Mueller	p. 208
He's Still My Prince	p. 212
When the Helper Needs Help	p. 215
Help Line	p. 219
Clothed in Love	p. 221
A Brown Boy of Our Own	p. 225
Enjoy This Day	p. 229
Caring for Sophie	p. 232
A Time for Change	p. 235
At Maddy's Side	p. 238
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
The Slip and Slide	p. 245
The Beer Hat	p. 248
Laughing with Mom	p. 251
Humor, 100 mg Daily, as Needed	p. 253
Harvey, Mom, and the Bar	p. 256
When Your Caregiver Goes to Therapy	p. 259
Queen Bees	p. 262
Cue Ball in the Pocket	p. 265
An Unexpected Bucket List	p. 269
Sense of Humor Needed	p. 277
Showered with Love	p. 280
Perseverance
Milkshake Miracle	p. 287
A Journey of 4,000 Miles	p. 289
Seizing Opportunities	p. 293
Pressure Perfect	p. 297
Don't Take It Personally	p. 301
Loving Words	p. 311
Date Night	p. 314
The Language of Silence	p. 317
Adjustment	p. 321
A Season to Be Strong	p. 323
Wrestling with Perseverance	p. 327
Losing Gracefully	p. 331
Is There a Doctor in the Family?	p. 334
Blessings
Family Meals: The Whole Family Approach	p. 341
The Unexpected Blessing	p. 346
Words to the Wise	p. 349
They Call Me Chuck	p. 350
Foggy Blessings	p. 355
One in a Million	p. 358
Never Too Old to Want My Mommy	p. 362
The Three-Year Gift	p. 364
Richie	p. 368
An Inconvenient Blessing	p. 371
Like Mother, Like Daughter	p. 375
Who Would Have Thought?	p. 378
The Hidden Blessing	p. 382
Saying Goodbye
Safe Journey	p. 389
Unexpected Caregiver	p. 392
Trash or Treasures	p. 398
Soul Food	p. 402
The Clock Shoe	p. 405
The Pink Balloon	p. 407
The Promise	p. 410
More than a Mom	p. 414
Changing My Expectations	p. 418
The Long Goodbye	p. 422
Listen with Your Heart	p. 426
Meet Our Contributors	p. 430
Meet Our Authors	p. 448
Thank You	p. 452
About Chicken Soup for the Soul	p. 453
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