Caregiving: A Week in Pictures

En español | Mobile technology helps me to juggle my job with Mom's physical therapy session.

Pausing for a cup of coffee after a hectic morning getting my parents ready for the day; taking care of their dog, Jackson; and planning the evening meal.

Dad needs to stay active. Because he enjoys getting out of the house, he often accompanies me on errands.

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When my parents moved in with me, I rented an office to give me some quiet space to work.

I manage to get some work done during Dad's dental examination.

I often keep up with work emails in between some time-consuming caregiving tasks, such as filling pill organizers.

Donna Adler, a fitness professional, leads Mom in exercises while I monitor her progress.

I take a quick break from work to help Dad get started on his stationary bike exercise.

A fun reward after a busy morning: sharing a cold drink with Dad and his service dog, Jackson.

Mom's new doctor makes a house call. I'm grateful. It means less time I spend away from work.

I've found that working out with Dad in the water is an effective way to meet both of our exercise needs.

It gives me a sense of fulfillment to help my parents with both simple and complex daily tasks.

Dad still leads us in saying grace every evening.

My Mom revels in affections from Dad and me.

As this story went to press, Patricia Ann Stutz Goyer, 87, passed away. "I'm devastated at the loss of my beautiful mom," Amy said. "It was an honor and a privilege to care for her as she cared for me."