(NAPSI)—Living in Texas far from her ailing father in Michigan, Pamela Curry was looking for the best way to help him. When her 78-year-old father, James, became ill, Pamela placed a call to her company’s employee assistance program. “I had no idea what kind of resources I had through my employer. The first call I… Continue reading Finding Your Way As A Caregiver
Month: March 2014
Help You Can Trust
(NAPSI)—Charlotte Elliott of Georgia is a widow whose beloved husband of 40 years, Glen, passed away from brain cancer five years ago. Living alone and with limited family in the area, Charlotte was looking for help that she could trust. Fortunately, after receiving a piece of mail from Solutions for Caregivers, a benefit of Glen’s… Continue reading Help You Can Trust
Potential Signs That Care Is Needed
(NAPSI)—Identifying the changes in physical and mental abilities that often occur with age is crucial to providing the best support possible for an aging loved one. Any of the following behaviors may indicate the need to take action—starting with notifying the older adult’s physician: Changed eating habits, loss of appetite Neglected personal hygiene; dirty clothes,… Continue reading Potential Signs That Care Is Needed
A Living Example of God’s Grace
by Veronica Williams I am a living example of God’s grace. Here’s why: I have survived a grueling ordeal. Twenty years ago I had a paratid tumor removed. This type of tumor was in my facial cheek, under the facial nerves. Yes, in my head; not in the cranium but nonetheless in a precarious location.… Continue reading A Living Example of God’s Grace
A Message from Sally
Sally jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room. She said: “How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?”The surgeon said, “I’m sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn’t make it. ”Sally said, “Why do little… Continue reading A Message from Sally