Dr. Pam Straker

While this is not meant to be a traditional “how to” speech my caregiving experiences and those of many of the caregivers with whom I have spoken, led me to conceptualize four pivotal heroic caregiving points experienced by caregivers as they navigate the journey with those they care for: 1. Call to become a caregiver (recognizing that help is needed) 2. Emotional reaction (What do you feel?) 3. Developing the caregiving plan (including self-care/ resource review) 4. Implementation