Caregiver Resources

Companion Caregiver Hero Award: A Compassionate and Inspiring Partner, Jason C.

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

When Jason Castro’s girlfriend was diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, his life changed overnight. Other people his age might have ended the relationship, but Jason gladly accepted the role of caregiver and is 100% committed. Read More

Veteran Caregiver Hero Award: A Loyal and Kindhearted Son, Andre M.

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Andre’s Dad, Samuel, was diagnosed with dementia about seven years ago. Shortly after, Andre retired early from a career he loved to serve as a full time caregiver. He says it was a tough choice that significantly impacted his family, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Read More

Family Caregiver Hero Award: An Adoring Granddaughter with an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Sara M.

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Sara Mason has provided full-time care for her grandma, Delphine, since May of 2022. Delphine is in stage six of Alzheimer’s disease and needs help eating, bathing, and managing her medications. These responsibilities take significant time and effort, but Mason says she strives to provide the same type of care that her Grandma always gave her. Read More

Parent Caregiver Hero Award: A Loving and Dedicated Mother, Stephanie Stanley

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Peyton was born with jaundice and began having seizures at about two months old. Doctors originally told Stephanie and her husband there was nothing to worry about; Peyton’s MRIs looked perfect. But after seeing another neurologist, the family learned that Peyton was having infantile spasms, a catastrophic form of childhood epilepsy that causes irreversible damage to the developing brain. Read More