Carewell Caregiver Awards

2025 Parent Caregiver Award Winner: Gail Duell

2025 Parent Caregiver Award Winner: Gail Duell

Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Feb 21 2025

Gail’s son Jeremiah is 24 years old and lives with diplegia cerebral palsy. He is wheelchair bound, incontinent, and unable to walk, stand, bathe, dress himself, make decisions or care for himself in any capacity, thus requiring her care nearly every hour of the day. Her day with Jeremiah begins at 7, and often doesn’t end until midnight. Read More


2025 Companion Caregiver Award Winner: Lori Millbauer

2025 Companion Caregiver Award Winner: Lori Millbauer

Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Feb 21 2025

Last January, at 68 years of age, Lori’s ex-husband Mark received an ALS diagnosis. Before his diagnosis and quick onset of symptoms, Mark was a very healthy and active man, working in the auto repair industry, sailing on the Puget Sound and skiing on nearby mountains. Read More


2025 Family Caregiver Award Winner: Natasha Shubrick

2025 Family Caregiver Award Winner: Natasha Shubrick

Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Feb 21 2025

Natasha’s mother was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia due to Alzheimer’s some years ago. Since the diagnosis, Natasha has stepped into a full time caregiving role to support her mother’s daily needs, and as a result, every aspect of her life has transformed. The transition required Natasha to permanently relocate from Chicago to South Carolina, leaving behind her life, community, and career in order to be there for her mother during this challenging time. Read More


2025 Veteran Caregiver Award Winner: Leslie Centeno

2025 Veteran Caregiver Award Winner: Leslie Centeno

Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Feb 21 2025

Leslie Centeno has been caring for her disabled veteran father, who struggles with PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and various physical health issues, ever since her mother passed away over a decade ago. Read More