Caregiving

The decision to move a loved one into an assisted living facility is often made with a complex blend of relief and worry. It’s a step often taken to ensure their safety and quality of life but it can be fraught with guilt and anxiety. For a loved one, it can feel like a profound loss of independence and home - a source of grief for what's being left behind.

Managing a loved one's healthcare can feel like a full-time job, and doctor's appointments, along with managing their medication, are often the most stressful part. You're trying to remember every symptom, every question, and advocate for the best care possible—all in a 15-minute time slot.

Being a caregiver for an aging parent is an act of love, but it often comes with a silent, heavy weight: the constant, nagging worry about their medication. This "invisible workload" of juggling pill bottles, tracking schedules, and the fear of a missed dose—can be relentless and exhausting. You want to ensure they are safe and healthy, but you also want them to maintain their independence.

The pill sorting and pharmacy runs are just the beginning. For a family caregiver, the real work is often the quiet, relentless mental labor, a silent, unpaid second shift that never seems to end. It’s the constant hum of worry and the endless checklist running in your head.