When the Caregiver Needs Care: A Community Rallies Around One of Its Own - Heartitude: Make It Better

Why accepting help doesn’t always come naturally for caregivers

If, like me, you are a caregiver, you may have heard comments like these before: “Is there anything I can do?” “Let me know if you need anything.” “I am available if you need help!” Genuine offers of support are wonderful and always appreciated. It’s comforting to know that people want to help. Many caregivers, myself included, are working on autopilot to keep it all together. In my life, I try to plan everything and keep it well organized to he…

When the Caregiver Needs Care: A Community Rallies Around One of Its Own - Heartitude: Make It Better

For years, Colin Bales devoted his career to helping others regain strength, mobility and hope. As a physical therapist and member of the Air National Guard, serving people wasn't simply his profession—it was part of who he was. On July 4, that lifelong commitment to others took an unexpected turn. While celebrating Independence Day with