Part memoir, part guidebook — this is the book I wish someone had handed me on my first day as a caregiver.
From Betty and the rainstorm to Bert who fired me — every chapter is a true story from my 40 years of caregiving. No textbook theories. Just real life.
Each story comes with the lessons I learned — about communication, boundaries, self-care, and finding your voice. Lessons I earned the hard way so you don't have to.
Whether you're burned out, second-guessing yourself, or wondering if you're in the right field — this book says what we're all thinking but rarely say out loud.
Each chapter tells a true story — and each story carries a lesson that every caregiver needs to hear.
For over forty years, Rochelle Miller has walked alongside the elderly, the disabled, and the vulnerable — as a caregiver, an advocate, and a friend. From group homes and nursing facilities to the intimate setting of in-home care, she’s done it all.
She’s had her heart broken by the work. She’s had days where she almost walked out. She’s been fired, verbally abused, and pushed past her limits. And she kept showing up — because this work isn’t just what she does. It’s who she is.
Home Made Care is the book she wishes someone had given her on Day One. It’s honest, funny, sometimes raw — and always real.
This isn’t a textbook. It’s a conversation with someone who understands — the exhaustion, the joy, the guilt, and the love that keeps you going.
Practice compassionate communication with mirror exercises, recording techniques, and guided prompts.
Free tests to help you understand if caregiving is your calling — or if a different path fits better.
Journaling prompts, self-talk exercises, and honest self-assessment worksheets.
Resources on recognizing verbal abuse, protecting yourself, and knowing when and how to report it.
National and local hotlines for caregivers in crisis — because sometimes you need to talk to someone right now.
Assessments, coping strategies, and recovery resources for when the work starts to weigh you down.
Share your stories and be heard
Ask questions and get real advice
Connect with fellow caregivers who understand
Find resources, answers, and support
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Whether you’re a fellow caregiver, a reader with a story to share, or you’d like to have Rochelle speak at your event — she’d love to hear from you.
