10 Memes That Capture the Very Worst Advice We Get as Caregivers


Ever feel like everyone has an opinion on how you should be handling your caregiving duties?

Well, you’re not alone. Caregivers across the globe have been receiving cringy, unhelpful—and sometimes down-right rude—advice since the beginning of time. So we’ve rounded up a collection of memes capturing those face-palm moments and the advice that’s so off-base, it’s almost funny—emphasis on ‘almost.’

Get ready to laugh, nod vigorously, and maybe cringe a little as we dive into the absurdities of unsolicited advice. These memes aren’t just for kicks; they’re a hat tip to the solidarity we share in the sometimes ridiculous aspects of caregiving. So let’s take these pearls of ‘wisdom’ with a big grain of salt and an even bigger laugh!

So go forth and share, caregivers. We’re in this together.

1 | If only I had thought of that…

2 | Ah, yes. This doesn’t sound dismissive or patronizing at all.

3 | Lucky is one way to describe it… If only we didn’t need money for food, housing, medical care, transportation to appointments, etc…

4 | If only it was as easy as booking a flight or a hotel…

5 | First of all, not all seizures look the same. Second, do you think we would have spent days attached to an EEG if we weren’t seeing regular seizures?

6 | Let me guess, you are someone you know can sell me a supplement to try, right?

7 | It’s gonna take a lot more than that unfortuantely.

8 | Because it’s just so easy to find, hire, and retain high quality nurse.

9 | Religion aside, that’s not what we’re dealing with here. It’s time to reframe this.

10 | Well, I guess it’s good that it looks put together from the outisde!


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Two caregivers of disabled and medically complex children. We are the lived experience, the community, and the experts. We share stories, spark connections, and work with allies to create lasting change.

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