Help My Senior

Easing the struggle of the family caregiver

Labor Day – “your fathers work in the mills”

My introduction into the world of labor was an unusual one. “Your fathers work in the mills” our sixth-grade teacher sternly told us. The religious sisters in the school were firm in making us appreciate our parents’ responsibilities in raising a family. Good advice....

Elderly man signs consent, but then complains

He Said Yes, But Really Meant No When a patient feels they are under pressure to do something, even a signed consent form can mean trouble for everyone involved. The story is told of an 83-year-old man in a nursing home who was asked to move to a different room to...