It happens to the best of us; the opportunity to care for an elderly parent or other relative. When you look for the JOY in the moment, the HUMOR in the surprise and the OPPORTUNITY to share the experience, you'll be pleasantly surprised. The personal growth outweighs the challenges. Kelly is an inspirational, self-employed woman who has worked throughout her career to motivate, excite and lead her people to success. Recently she’s discovered compassion on an entirely different plane as a caretaker for her father-in -law with Parkinson’s (PD). Kelly has re-discovered the essence of what being human really is. She believes one can find joy in the daily struggle, hope in the forgetfulness of dementia, comfort in mundane routines and love and zest for all life. By changing perspective and looking for opportunities to show acts of love, one can transcend woebegone conditions and find lasting purpose through caring for others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx