by Kevin Banet | Nov 1, 2025 | mental health, Senior stories
Finding Strength in the Struggle It’s a curious mix, isn’t it—compassion and admiration? We often feel sympathy for someone we see struggling yet we admire them at the same time. Have you ever felt that way? Recently I came across the story of a woman, age 74, who...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 29, 2025 | 60's Boy, Family, Generations, History, Reminisce, Senior stories
Resilience in the Face of Life’s Difficulties The other day while scrolling online, I stumbled across a meme that stopped me in my tracks. It was macabre in design — a grinning skull, dark shadows around it — with the words: “Death smiles at everyone. Only the veteran...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 14, 2025 | Family, Generations, Senior stories
More Than a Silly Phone Prank One day, I was out of town visiting my aunt when the phone rang. It was her son. “Is your refrigerator running?” he asked. “Why, of course it is,” she replied. “Well, you better stop it before it gets away!” It was a silly, well-worn...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 11, 2025 | Home Care, Reminisce, Senior stories
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL. My dad was a doer—one of those guys who, when met with difficulty, just put his nose to the grindstone and got things done. He served in World War II, got...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 4, 2025 | Home Care, Senior stories
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL. Most days in our office are very typical. However, one day, Emnet, one of our caregivers, burst in the door. “I just got back from Chuck’s place,” she...
