Stories from Caregivers: Alycia from CALIFORNIA

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Alycia

FROM CALIFORNIA

I am currently my grandpa's caregiver. In 2008, he had a massive heart attack that led to a triple bypass. He the suffered from toxicity poisoning from a medication that his doctor never took him off of. They suggested he be put into a nursing facility but I did not have the heart to do so. I felt as though all he needed was a little bit of love and tender loving care. I proceeded with being his caregiver. I quit going to school to take care of him. My grandpa is my best friend and I would do anything for him. He is the strongest person!

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