Caregiver Stories

Posha Delivers Care That Softens the Toughest Moments

I’ve always believed that helping people is at the heart of who I am. Every day, I read the stories of those in my care, and while I don’t have a book to share, I carry their experiences with me.

In the past few days, a few moments have reminded me why I’m so passionate about kinder, gentler care. One of my hospice clients has fragile skin that requires careful attention. When I arrived, the nurse’s bandage needed changing—but I knew that yanking off the old dressing could tear his skin and cause him pain.

His devoted wife was ready to pull it right off, so I gently suggested we try to soften the adhesive first. She glanced around for supplies, finding only cotton balls and a bottle of gin. I grinned and told her that would work just fine: dampen the cotton with the gin, rub it along the edges, and the dressing would lift away without hurting him.

To our relief—and her surprise—it did exactly that. We cleaned the area, applied a fresh bandage, and he sighed in comfort.

I’ve also been helping a friend who’s facing skin cancer. Each time he has surgery, I’m there to change his dressings—without charging a dime. Just yesterday, after his second procedure, his surgeon complimented whoever was doing his bandages, saying they were doing “a great job.”

We stick to regular alcohol for him (no gin this time!), and I carefully clean and redress his site. He insists that only I handle his wounds as he heals, and I’m honored to support him. After all, my role is full-time and on-call—I’m hardly ever truly off the clock. Even at home, I find myself offering a hand whenever someone needs it.

But I’ve learned that caregivers also need care. We can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. When we take a moment to rest, to recharge, to breathe, we become stronger, more present, and more compassionate for those who rely on us.

I remind myself—and I hope you’ll remind yourself—that you are no good to anyone if you’re falling apart. So let’s be gentle with others, and with ourselves, every step of the way.

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