Sometimes, for a myriad of reasons, we just can’t take care of our aging loved ones in their home or ours. But caregiving doesn’t end if a family member moves into long term care.

Marjorie’s story shows us that we can continue to support our loved ones, to advocate for them, and journey alongside them wherever they are.

Marjorie recorded this audio diary over a period of about six weeks, mostly in her car driving to her mom, Alexandria’s care home on Vancouver Island. This episode is about a daughter’s love for her mother, right to her last breath.

This 2025 podcast series is made possible by the generosity and creativity of the participants in Mariko Sakamoto's research project, and by the University of Victoria, with support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and with Scholar Award funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC/Alzheimer Society of BC.

Go to CalltoMindPodcast.com to see storyteller photos, read episode transcriptions and learn more about our research project.

Host: Mariko Sakamoto, assistant professor of nursing, University of Victoria

Producer: Jenni Schine

Sound designer: David Parfit

Executive producer: Suzanne Ahearne