I have always had a tendency to focus on the most marginalized individuals throughout my studies. I always struggled with the idea that the provision of care in one case often is applied to other cases, especially when considering marginalized groups of individuals. As a Gerontology student, I was trained to always focus on ‘person-centered care’, as the gold standard. As I began work with the local Alzheimer's society I began hearing stories from family caregivers. I realized they too were marginalized. I decided that a career in research would be the best way to advocate for them. The biggest misconception is that being a researcher means being stuck in a lab and not having any direct ties towards improving patient care, experiences, health service programs or individual quality of life. In reality, health system issues that affect patients’ and caregivers' wellbeing are what drive my work.