What to Do When a Caregiver Spouse Dies at Home
It’s a sad truth that caregiver spouses often die before the person they’re caring for. This can be a scary and confusing time for everyone involved. Here’s what you need to do if this happens..
Dave Fell Down the Stairs
Standing at the edge of the grave on a beautiful June day, looking down at his father’s casket, Larry Gerard was more angry than sad. His father Dave had paid the ultimate price for his stubbornness.
Shoot Me
Carl often told me he would shoot himself before ever going to a nursing home. If that didn’t work, I was to be his back-up plan and shoot him. Carl was my neighbor. His house was next door to mine. He lived alone ever since his wife Nancy died two years ago. He had no…
The “Cop Kids” Patrol (and Return my Husband)
It was July. Buck, aged seventy-seven and demented, had taken to sneaking out the front door and disappearing, even though his wife, Connie, kept it locked.