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.
Home care agency vs. placement agency – which is better?
Is your loved one about to be discharged from rehab? Are you thinking of hiring a low-cost caregiver? Beware. Cheaper does not always mean better. Search the internet and you’ll find a plethora of caregivers, some of which charge lesser fees … they seem too good to be...
Loneliness accelerates aging more than smoking
When you help a needy person, there is always a price to pay. Years ago I befriended an older single woman who needed rides to church on Sunday. I didn’t mind the extra time to pick her up – what was unexpected was how long it took to talk to her on the phone. Rosella...
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....