Carolyn and Larry: A Caregiving Story

"It’s as if I am losing half of my mind. If the two become one flesh, one person, this is like I’m losing half of myself. And then I feel guilty, because of course he’s losing all of himself. And I really feel like I shouldn’t complain."

Carolyn is a caregiver for her husband, Larry. She spent her career as a neuroscience nurse while he researched radiation biology. Carolyn knew caregiving was likely in her future, as Larry was born with a genetic syndrome that can cause partial paralysis. Later, a dementia diagnosis added another set of challenges to her caregiving role.

This is the story of Carolyn and Larry, their enduring love, and how help from Heritage AAA empowers Carolyn as a caregiver.