Welcome, dear friends, to another episode of the Caregiver Cup Podcast! Thank you for taking the time to listen. My hope is that you gain inspiration, tips, and insights from this episode, filling your cup to keep going on the challenging journey of caregiving.

Sharing My Recent Experience

Last week was a whirlwind of emotions and challenges as a caregiver. On Tuesday, my loved one had labs, an oncology appointment, and chemotherapy. The drive home didn’t feel right—he slept most of the day but complained of a nasty headache at 4 PM. By 7:30 PM, he felt nauseous and could barely hold up his head. Despite taking premeds, these symptoms persisted, prompting me to call the triage nurse due to fever, chills, and an elevated heart rate. This led us to an unexpected trip to the ER.

The ER Experience

At the ER, the process was intense:

1. Check-In: One nurse took vitals and performed an EKG, revealing a heart rate of 145.
2. Emergency Procedures: Two EMTs inserted IV...