Help My Senior

Easing the struggle of the family caregiver

Sad tale of a stressed caregiver’s mother

Sad tale of a stressed caregiver’s mother

The story still haunts me. A sorrowful adult daughter of an aging mother related her real-life, sad story, of her struggle with her elderly mom’s constant needs. The daughter had to frequently take her of her mother’s needs while taking care of her own family. The...
Caregiver shortage? A matter of growing up

Caregiver shortage? A matter of growing up

Today’s shortage of caregivers brings to mind an experience of my working life years ago. I had just lost my job, which is a bummer for anyone. “Are you going to apply for unemployment?” my friend Steve asked. “What’s that?” I...
Prayer in the Winter of My Life

Prayer in the Winter of My Life

Prayer to St. Joseph in the Winter of My Life Good St. Joseph… Please help me with my challenges… with my illness… with my loneliness… with my fear. So much has changed in my life. I cannot do the activities that I used to do. I cannot go to...