“A picture is worth a thousand words” can be a trite saying, but it’s the truth when it comes to Phillip Toledano’s  “Days With My Father” photo essay.

Toledano’s a renowned photographer with photos regularly featured on billboards in the pages of The New York Times. It’s no surprise that he’d pull out his camera when it came to sharing the story of caring for his aging father, who is struggling with dementia and other health problems.

The photos range from an image of Dad embracing his beloved aide, Carla, to the scraps of paper Toledano believes “are a glimpse into his mind, the disquiet he tries to hide from me.”

Every caregiver has a story to tell. Take a look Toledano’s images. They ”say” it all.