Easing the struggle of the family caregiver
Help My Senior seeks to speak to caregivers’ concerns in their various struggles to help their loved ones. Together, we can make a difference.
Sundays with Rosella: The Hidden Cost of Aging Alone
Rosella had never married, and I was one of the few people in her life “Are you there, Kevin? Are you listening?” Her voice came through the phone—high-pitched, thin, and slightly frantic. “I’m here, Rosella. I’m listening,” I replied, a bit embarrassed, cradling the...
This Little-Known VA Program May Help With Home Care
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL.Do you know a veteran who needs help with dressing, bathing, or walking? They might not be aware of a government program that offers essential non-medical...
The Quiet Strength of Uncle Pete’s Wrench
There’s a big, heavy old monkey wrench in my toolbox—rusted at the jaw, its handle darkened from years of use. We call it “Uncle Pete’s wrench.” It doesn’t get much action anymore. I keep that wrench not for its function, but for its memory. When I was a kid, we...
Ben Franklin’s National Treasure — Happy Independence Day
Old age didn't stop Benjamin Franklin. (AI image) In the movie National Treasure, treasure-seeker Nicholas Cage discovers a pair of antique spectacles with multiple lenses—clearly designed, we’re told, by Benjamin Franklin. When used to peer at the back of the...