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.
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...
Cautions about a home care placement agency
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...