by Kevin Banet | Jul 8, 2025 | nursing homes, Reminisce, Senior stories
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...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 7, 2025 | Reminisce, Senior stories
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...
by Associate Editor | Jul 2, 2025 | History, Holidays, Home Care, Senior stories
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL. One of the perks of my work in home care is to get a close-up view of our clients’ lives, which are oftentimes very interesting. I experienced one man’s...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 1, 2025 | Reminisce, Senior stories
Fifty years had passed, but the campground at Pine Lake State Park felt almost untouched—quiet pines rustling in the breeze, folding chairs in circles, and echoing laughter. Carl Beaumont looked out over the familiar faces of his siblings, cousins, and now grandkids....
by Associate Editor | Jun 20, 2025 | Home Care, Senior stories
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL. There is a unique kind of person whose heart beats in harmony with the rhythm of paws and wagging tails…the kind who understands the unspoken bond that...
