Annette S.

About Annette

I started out caregiving with my Uncle when he was 90 years old. I would take him on outings and have him over to my house for special occasions. After about 2 years my mom gave me power of attorney for my Uncle because she was busy with my ill stepdad. My Uncle had dementia pretty bad but he really enjoyed spending time together. In the meantime between working for the State of Washington and helping with my Uncle, My stepdad needed more help than my mom could give. I would come over and give her breaks to do shopping and etc. He had cancer So I would be at her house alot to help with him. I was with him during the last week of his life to comfort him and help my mom deal with his decline. When he passed my mother took a turn for the worse as most lifetime partners do. I decided to quit my job at the Casino so I could help her. After a few months it was imminent that I had to move in with her to care for her. She passed away in 2016 and 3 months after her my Uncle at 98 years young passed and 2 months after him my brother passed of cancer. That is when I decided I needed to help the seniors in my senior park. I help them with Dr. Appts, Filling out Legal paperwork, Talking with their insurance companies, help with medications etc.. I enjoy this type of work because I get to know the client and listen to the stories of growing up, but mostly I feel proud when they call me their guardian angel.

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