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Sad tale of a stressed caregiver’s mother
The story still haunts me. A sorrowful adult daughter of an aging mother related her real-life, sad story, of her struggle with her elderly mom’s constant needs. The daughter had to frequently take her of her mother’s needs while taking care of her own family. The...
Caregiver shortage? A matter of growing up
Today's shortage of caregivers brings to mind an experience of my working life years ago. I had just lost my job, which is a bummer for anyone. "Are you going to apply for unemployment?" my friend Steve asked. "What's that?" I replied. He explained how it worked. I...
Prayer in the Winter of My Life
Prayer to St. Joseph in the Winter of My Life Good St. Joseph... Please help me with my challenges... with my illness... with my loneliness... with my fear. So much has changed in my life. I cannot do the activities that I used to do. I cannot go to the places that I...
How One Man Cut Out the Home Care Middleman
How do you find ‘round the clock home care for an aging relative without breaking the bank? A man – I’ll call him George - was looking after his aunt. Even in her 90s, she was very active – even a bit aggressive at times – and seemed ill-fitted to live in a nursing...