Anna Keizer
Caregiver to a father with terminal cancer
Anna Keizer was the caregiver to her father who was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2013. A writer by profession, she has written extensively on a variety of health topics, including cancer, heart disease and stroke, for healthcare clients across the nation. She also writes for walk-in tub manufacturer Bliss Tubs and its aging in place blog.
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When I first became a caregiver, I found refuge in the oddest places. Here's the story of how the local Starbucks practically saved my sanity.
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Once my father got sick, I quickly learned when to accept physicians’ suggestions and when to stand up for what I felt was best for him. The pressure to make medical decisions can be intense, but in the end, nobody knows your loved one better than you do.
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When I moved home to take care of my dad, I was determined to make the most of every remaining second we had together. I envisioned fun outings and reminiscing about the past, but it turns out that he had other plans in mind.
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I used to be a healthy eater, then dad got sick. His eating habits changed, and so did mine.
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I've never liked asking for favors, but when my father got sick, suddenly I was asking for help all the time. This is how I learned to stop apologizing and allow my friends and family to truly support me on my journey.
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My father’s stay at the hospice house was brief, but in that short time, I made an extraordinary realization that brought Dad and me closeness and comfort in his final days.