Easing the struggle of the family caregiver
Help My Senior seeks to speak to caregivers’ concerns in their various struggles to help their loved ones. Together, we can make a difference.
Invisible illnesses cause harm but can’t be seen
Have you ever been really sick but your doctor was not able to put his finger on what you had? It might have been an invisible illness. An invisible illness causes pain and harm. But like a malicious ghost, it cannot be seen. Examples are chronic fatigue syndrome,...
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...
Her mental health was helped by an unexpected approach
My uncle was a psychologist, and during my young impressionable years, his profession seemed mysterious and intriguing. His practice was in San Diego, or should I say La Jolla, a trendy upscale village looking out across the Pacific Ocean. I thought that once a...