Caregiver stories

Stories shared from Stryker customers about their experiences caring for family members and friends thru mobility challenges, illness, memory loss and many more health challenges. We hope these stories give you confidence that you too can care for your loved ones at home. To share your story, send us an email at homecaresupport@stryker.com.

My wife Patty and I used to have conversations. She loved children and loved to cook, and talked about both. I also remember her homemade spaghetti sauce—she was quite the cook.We’ve enjoyed a good li … read more

We call her Mother Holcomb—we call ourselves Team Holcomb. That’s because we’ve rallied a crew of 11 people who tend to our mother’s caregiving routine. Over the years, the team has grown to include M … read more

We live about 5000 miles apart. My sister Tommie cares for our 80 year-old mom and 84 year-old dad in New Orleans; I reside in Hawaii. It’s hard to live so far apart.My sister takes on the brunt of ca … read more

My Uncle George made a significant contribution to the City of Los Angeles. He was one of the civil engineers responsible for designing the city’s first sewage system. Our family will always remember … read more

So many people say they want what Joseph and I already have—to grow old with each other—as if it’s their mission in life. We have 58 years of marriage behind us—so I think it’s safe to say we’ve accom … read more