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My Dad Found the Right Assisted Living. Paying for It Is Harder.

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My Dad Found the Right Assisted Living. Paying for It Is Harder.

This story is based on an interview with Judi Gatson, a local TV evening news anchor from Columbia, South Carolina. It has been edited for length and clarity. My 82-year-old father has a mind as sharp as it’s always been. However, his health issues include congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and problems with … Read more

I Moved My Mom With Parkinson’s Into Our Home. It Became Too Much.

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I Moved My Mom With Parkinson’s Into Our Home. It Became Too Much.

This story is based on an interview with Rachel Stein, 44, a senior vice president at a healthcare communications firm, from Orange County, California. It has been edited for length and clarity. My 78-year-old mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease over a decade ago. At first, she was able to stay in her townhouse. As … Read more