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Why do you caregive?

The caregiving crisis affects us all. Share your experiences, memories, photos, questions, concerns, hopes for the future with us by posting to Instagram, Twitter, and Flickr with the hashtag #CaringForMomAndDad.

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#CaringforMomandDad Watching the film sure made me miss my Mom. Dad still asks for her almost every day. #caregiving pic.twitter.com/0h3RCPqGzW
— Amy Goyer (@AmyGoyer) May 8, 2015

#caringformomanddad is the most challenging job I've ever had (especially with a spouse with #stomachcancer, too). pic.twitter.com/os643u6qB3
— Traci Parrott (@ubvJustDucky) May 12, 2015

Last selfie with Poppa. #CaringForMomAndDad. (@vickieayala) • Instagram photos and videos http://t.co/zmgmv0A53j pic.twitter.com/Dt2b9zEjOC
— vicki ayala (@industrysites) May 6, 2015

I'm what you may call a tough daddy's girl, but after sustaining a back injury, he needed me. At 25, I realized the reality of caring for my parents was not one in the distant future, but I would drop everything to be there for them @pbsofficial #caringformomanddad

A photo posted by Mandy Miller (@mandymaym) on Apr 30, 2015 at 7:54am PDT

#CaringForMomAndDad pic.twitter.com/EW0n7gp2yz
— Christine Moccio (@cmmoccio) May 15, 2015

Mental Health Monday: http://t.co/zRuTnlBJDU #CaringForMomAndDad @NIMHgov pic.twitter.com/Cx7CSqA9MT
— Susan Cushman (@SusanCushman) May 11, 2015

I'm #CaringForMomAndDad because they cared for me when I needed them. But who cares for me? Virginia certainly doesn't!
— K Kelly (@GrainOfSands) May 8, 2015

#CaringForMomAndDad Not easy to watch,yet very much worth watching. Thanks #PBS for this series.My contribution: https://t.co/ckQWfhZNTY
— Doug Look (@dlook1) May 12, 2015

@PBS what can we do to raise awareness of Medicare shortcomings in taking care of our deserved aging parents? #caringformomanddad
— Andi Leigh S (@leigh_andi) May 17, 2015

@PBS Here's some of my #CaringforMomandDad story from my blog: http://t.co/Oi29HxaHeQ
— Savvy Sandwicher (@SavvySandwicher) May 11, 2015

#CaringForMomAndDad has been my life for 28 years...Dad, Mom, and a dear aunt. It's been rewarding...exhausting...the right thing to do.
— Don Duvall (@Duvall1222) May 14, 2015

.@klrn My biggest challenge in #CaringforMomandDad has been having the freedom to take care of myself! #caregiving
— Amy Goyer (@AmyGoyer) May 28, 2015

@PBS thank you for the special #caringformomanddad i feel like i am not alone caring for an aging family
— Tony V (@vaccare1) May 11, 2015

It just doesn't feel right leaving Mom alone or in the care of strangers. #caringformomanddad
— John Poons (@p_snoop) May 11, 2015

#caringformomanddad - emotional topic but SO on point - thank you PBS!
— Amy Squires (@AmySquires5) May 20, 2015

#caringformomanddad What a wonderful program. I have been caretaker for my parents for nearly 9 years. A labor of love.
— Terri Hannan (@Josiemo1709) May 10, 2015

As my parents age, I know that this could become my reality. God bless these warm hearted families who step up. #CaringForMomAndDad
— Vee (@Veetweetzz) May 10, 2015

Watching #CaringForMomAndDad on @PBS. Lived it. It was hard. So #blessed I could give #mom the #qualityoflife she wanted those last years.
— Simone Marstiller (@SMarstiller) May 10, 2015

I was a #caregiver for my grandfather until he died because family is everything. Caregivers need our support! #CaringForMomAndDad
— Trista McGlamery (@tristamac) April 30, 2015

@PBS my mother is FT caregiver for my disabled brother. I've been supporting them both for 15+yrs; live with me past 6. #caringformomanddad
— unique POV (@uniquepovblog) April 30, 2015

8 months agp she came frpm South TX for tests. ALS they said. Been here since. Can't imagine sending her away. #caringformomanddad
— Robi Kozinski (@RSKozinski) May 1, 2015

#CaringForMomAndDad The day I bought my Dad Depends hit home the reality of the disease.I cried because I lost my hero and life's anchor.
— Erna Lee Folta (@jabberelf) May 2, 2015

High School friends reconnect through Facebook to support each other as caregivers for our parents. #CaringForMomAndDad
— Ouida Myers (@NCedgeek) May 4, 2015

@LarkinMcPhee Can't wait to see #CaringForMomAndDad. Mom just passed away at 71 after 2 yr cancer battle. Dad's savings gone! Medicare-joke!
— Cheryl Gentile (@Btrdays40) April 24, 2015

@PBS Here is some of my story: https://t.co/hTQtzLgvYH #CaringForMomAndDad
— Mary Stanik (@mstanik0) May 1, 2015

My mom has MS, so when my dad divorced her on their 30th anniversary, I gave up my career to care for her. #CaringForMomAndDad
— My Info (@momproblems3678) May 1, 2015

I caregive for my mother-in-law because she raised a wonderful son! #CaringForMomAndDad @omg_pkj
— Sarah Jackson (@SarahEJackson23) May 1, 2015

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