The program from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation aims to teach family caregivers the skills needed to support loved ones and their health journeys
After Anne and Dave Adkinson married in 2012, symptoms of Dave’s injuries sustained during his time in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantryman began to worsen.
As his symptoms increased over time, Dave — who was previously stationed at Camp Pendleton — became unable to work and Anne pivoted to become his full time caregiver. It was overwhelming at first to care for him and their four children, but becoming a Dole Caregiver Fellow helped Anne feel less isolated.“I don’t even have to explain anything — I’m like, ‘Man we’re having a day,’ and everyone’s like, ‘Oh yeah,’ ” Anne said. “They all know because they do it, too.
As foundation representatives, they advocate for veteran caregiver issues, advise the nonprofit on what the community needs and mentor other caregivers. Because it’s a volunteer organization, the level of participation in the program is flexible. Through the fellowship, Anne was able to find a work-from-home job with the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona. It accommodates her caregiving schedule, allowing her to work in the same room as Dave and assist him whenever he needs help, but it benefited her in many other ways.
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