Caregivers Corner

By Sanreka Watley Caregiving has been a central part of my life for the past  25 years. I am a medical strategist, advocate for healthcare and literacy, children’s author, and care coordinator.  My caregiving journey is untraditional as I do not care for...

By Dr. Julie Welborn Self-care has increased in popularity, and for good reason, but we oftentimes forget that spiritual care is just as critical to maintaining as a caregiver. In addition to serving in Retreat ministry, I am also caring for my 91-year-old mother whom...

By Bob McGee Praise the Lord and hello to all of the readers of the Caregivers Corner. Thanks be to God that my wife Therese and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in June. She is an amazing wonderful anointed woman of God. As we celebrate this milestone...

By Antonio Monteiro Caretaking for my mom was one of the most unique, emotional, and rewarding experiences of my life. I am privileged to share my caregiving experience as a son to a mother in hopes that other men doing the same can be encouraged by my story. ...

By Karen Johnson This past Mother’s Day has been significant for me, as I cherished my time with my mother. As a new mom and daughter to aging parents, I am at a crucial transitional point in my caregiving journey. While I am blessed to still have two living parents...

By Carla Chavis You do not always know your purpose or calling in this world at first. It is often a journey of ups and downs, trial and error, and even some mistakes. But when you realize your purpose, your path becomes clearer with every step. I am happy to share...

by Evangelist Amy Neal Caregiving is indeed a form of ministry that often gets overlooked. The audience is not a typical church congregation commonly associated with the ministry. We are ministering to our parents, loved ones, doctors, nurses, health aides, and others...

by Rev. Dr. Lorri E. Baldwin As caregivers, we often find ourselves in life-altering situations that we feel are out of our control. But what my journey in caring for my parents has taught me is that everything happens in God’s perfect timing.  God, your God,...

I am excited and humbled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Caregivers Corner, a blog and community space for Caregivers. What started as me sharing a few stories and lessons on social media about caregiving for my mother turned into this virtual space for other...

By Claudette Roper What is true advocacy as a caregiver? I spent nearly my whole life navigating the complex and emotional undertaking of a caregiver.  Although advocacy can present itself in many ways, one thing I have learned is that advocacy is built on...

Memento Mori: Memento Vivere; "Remember, you must die, so remember to live.” by Ms. Connie Lindsey My husband John proposed in the lobby of the hospital one week before his autologous stem cell transplant, which was scheduled for Valentine’s Day that year.  This...

By Pastor Jeanette Jordan Seek Help! I am so thankful for the opportunity to share my journey as a Caregiver with those reading this blog.  I am my husband’s keeper!  Robert A. Jordan, M.D., a prominent Chicago Pediatrician, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a...