I grew up watching my mother care for aging adults and their families with deep compassion. As a gerontologist and care manager, she dedicated her life to helping older adults and their families find the right support, no matter how complex the situation.
My mother’s joy came from finding solutions that improved quality of life for seniors and their families. Sometimes that meant building a loving home care team, and sometimes it meant finding quality care at a nursing home that gave both the older adult and their family peace. There was no shame or stigma in needing help, only love in finding the right kind.