Easing the struggle of the family caregiver
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Milk, Cookies, and a Glimpse of Old Age
More Than Maple Leaves High up on a ladder, I had just pulled the last stubborn clump of oak leaves from Mrs. Maple’s gutter when I heard her voice call out from below. “Since you're finished, why don’t you come down and have some milk and cookies?” she offered, her...
Granny Eva and the Roots That Still Hold
A Legacy from the Horse and Buggy Days My cousin Vicki once said something that captured the awe we all feel when we talk about our family’s history: “Granny Eva was alive when horses were still on the street.” She said it almost in disbelief—as if the world that...
Sundays with Rosella: The Hidden Cost of Aging Alone
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...
This Little-Known VA Program May Help With Home Care
This article was written by a guest contributor, John Trompeter, the owner/operator of ComForCare of Wheaton, IL.Do you know a veteran who needs help with dressing, bathing, or walking? They might not be aware of a government program that offers essential non-medical...