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.

When I first met my wife Peggy – I remember that night so clearly. I took her out to eat. The entire evening was filled with magic. We talked, she smiled a lot, and I was hooked. We hit it off like tw … read more

My caregiving journey began about six years ago when my mother, Liza, developed a dual diagnosis of dementia and early Alzheimer’s. While watching my mother walk through life with this kind of disease … read more

Life has a peculiar way of taking you by surprise. Then it sets you on a course—often it’s not the one you would have asked for. When those unfathomable and sometimes tragic events enter your world, a … read more

Cindy and Dorothy May, affectionately known as Granny Dot’s storySometimes it’s hard for me to talk about my mom without getting choked up. That’s because when I think about all she’s done for our fam … read more