by Kevin Banet | Apr 22, 2021 | Senior services, Senior stories
Are you one of those people who worries about space junk? There is another problem of unwanted stuff, and it’s not up in space. It’s the pushed-aside and forgotten detritus of our lives in our basements, garages and empty bedrooms. This is where you will find outdated...
by Kevin Banet | Apr 22, 2021 | Senior services, Senior stories
Imagine a woman in her late 70’s who dons a sweater, another wrap and then a shawl. “Mom, you can’t wear all that – it’s 80 degrees outside!” her daughter complains as she steps into the room. “I can do this myself,” the mother protests sternly. “No you can’t....
by Kevin Banet | Dec 26, 2020 | Senior stories
I had never known anyone with Alzheimer’s Disease until I talked with my friend Jerry. We had known each other for years, through volunteer work. He was old enough to be my father. We got along well. I was just touching base with him after not seeing him for a...
by Kevin Banet | Jun 5, 2018 | Senior stories
I got started in helping seniors live independently after an unusual request. Years ago someone at church asked me if I could take an elderly lady to Mass on Sundays. It was an unusual request that asked for a lot, but I said sure. So began a sometimes-weekly trip to...
