Help My Senior

Easing the struggle of the family caregiver

Chester’s Christmas morning

Chester’s Christmas morning

Four-year-old Chester slid slowly out from out from underneath the covers. His mother had prompted him to get out of bed, for it was Christmas morning. He was sleepy-eyed and reluctant. “Go to the front room,” his mother urged. This command of course meant nothing to...
How many times a day do you lie?

How many times a day do you lie?

Did you know that Americans lie an average of 11 times per week? Or that telling fewer lies improves one’s health and helps relationships? Those are the conclusions coming out of a study from the University of Notre Dame recently reported in the news. The “Science of...
Why they keep coming to America

Why they keep coming to America

I’m impressed by the long lines of people who keep coming to the United States. They give up familiarity, family, and sometimes fortune to brave an unknown future in a strange land. Many of them are among my home care agency clients. They are hard workers, and they...