Help My Senior

Easing the struggle of the family caregiver

Prayer of a Caregiver

Prayer of a Caregiver

Caregivers – whether family members or professionals – endure many difficulties of caring for their loved ones. We offer this prayer, composed by several laypersons and a priest, to all who want to reach out to God for the graces needed to carry out their...
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...