As a former co-caregiver for both of my aging parents (Mom had Parkinson's disease and Leukemia while Dad had Alzheimer's disease), I helped and supported Mom and Dad in their final years, where and when I could. Without expecting to become a caregiver or being prepared to do so, I struggled with watching Mom and Dad decline ... Dad worsened to the point of completely forgetting his own family - including me, as his only son.
I also assumed many newfound responsibilities including moving Mom and Dad (repeatedly), shuttling them to and from doctor's appointments, managing their banki more...
