Real People Real Stories

A mother's view of having her teenaged son as her caregiver

Six insights in hindsight from the co-author of In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing

Advice that makes sense about fixing a financial mess and more

An injured man's sister and mother offer hard-earned advice

How three people with disabilities successfully met the challenge

When a little nothing means a lot

A house to please the senses

As Simple As Q-V-C

A granddaughter's gift, a daughter's help and a grandfather's memories. The perfect combination.

Making shared time enjoyable for one and all.

A special father-daughter relationship develops with involvement in the Special Olympics

Making Memories with Grandma

Three Tales of Holiday Merriment and Memories

Lessons in Making Life Work

Fulfilling a dream with family

Theater Basics for Family Fun

Invisible strings of meaning

Special healing for a soldier wounded in Iraq.

A vow to a dying mother brings two sisters together in a battle for one's survival.

A caring network of friends makes a brave man proud

Over time, Jerry Rifkin has become the 24/7 man for his wife, Judy

When an artist is blinded, a caregiver has to use her imagination

When a stroke makes communication near impossible, learning new ways to make contact is key.

A caregiver's story of strength, honor and the Native American way

For one woman, that vow has been a test of commitment for over 37 years.

When a teenager becomes his mother's main caregiver, he takes on adult responsibilities and earns adults' respect

A husband with a brain tumor. Two children with curious minds. How one woman navigates the rough waters of her family's life.

A husband and wife invite their ailing mothers into their home and discover the value of shared responsibility

When autism "stole" her child, this mother and her family began their fight for their own welfare and that of all who must deal with this disease.

Giving up her Big City dream, a Midwest girl takes on the reality of caring for her mother—and discovers the relationship she might otherwise have missed.

Three sisters learn to be equal partners in their caring for their mother

An exclusive interview with Lee Woodruff

Banking on common sense, a daughter brings calm to financial chaos

Instant tragedy and lifelong recovery helps unite a family

A Baby Boomer mom finds herself caught in the middle of taking care of her mentally and physically disabled child at home and her ill mother 1,500 miles away.

While aiding his mother with Alzheimer's, a caring son seeks help for the two of them.

An accident that took an instant—and an illness that lasts a lifetime—reshapes the relationship of a husband and wife.

One caring daughter plus two ailing parents equals a challenge beyond imagination and dependent on inspiration.

"Double Duty"

"The 'Go To' Girl"

"A Eureka Moment"

"I Often Remind Caregivers To Take Care of Themselves"

"God Is My Strength"

"There Are No Dragons I Cannot Slay"

"It's An Honor To Care For This Gentle Soul"

"We Gratefullly Recount The Blessings of Our Progression"

"Caregiving Is Often Frustrating, But Extremely Rewarding

"As Grandma Plays With My Kids, Her Eyes Light Up With Joy"

"The Team Player"

"The Good Life"

"A Unique Focus"

"Rewarding Work, Surprising Reactions"

"How I Do It"

"All My Waking Hours"

"Never Look Back"

"His One And Only"

"Attitude! Attitude! Attitude!"

"Positive Impact"