In the midst of the busiest time in our family life the past few weeks, I sat and stared at my computer screen with a blank stare. What I read took my breath away. I was looking at four words that were penetrating my inner soul more than I had expected. The four words were [...]
I’m a single Mom, late-bloomer, introvert and about 60. I live in St. Louis, Missouri. I am planning on retiring in spring of 2010 after 30 years as a computer programmer. My hobbies are reading, genealogy, reading, fractal art, reading and gardening. Did I mention reading? At the moment (January of 2010), I am thinking [...]
Dear Denise, I am caring for my husband and having difficulty trying to find someone to contact in case of an emergency late at night. I manage fine during the day and get some help but last night he lost control of his bladder and soaked the bed, his clothing etc. I was unable to [...]
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Several years ago, I worked for a social service organization in Hunterdon County, N.J. I managed several programs that assisted the county’s elderly persons as well as their family caregivers. One of the programs, Volunteer Friendly Visitors, matched volunteers with homebound seniors; the volunteers would make at least one monthly visit to the senior. I [...]
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