Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to never put Mom in a nursing home When making that promise most recall healthier times when the thought of entering a facility seemed far on the horizon Reality sneaks up on the best of us and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances The promise's tether can quickly transform into a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition From personal safety to medical expertise caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an affliction and overpowered by guilt Despite the promise's sincerity [... more]

Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to never put Mom in a nursing home When making that promise most recall healthier times where the thought of going into a facility seemed far in the horizon Reality sneaks up on the best of us and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances The tether of the promise can quickly transform to a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition From personal safety to medical expertise caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an affliction and overpowered by guilt Despite [... more]