About Laura

I have taken care of my father who passed away from Alzheimer's and my mother who recently passed away from A-Plastic Anemia. I would not trade one minute of the time I cared for them. Every day brought us closer together. Hospitals and some nursing homes are cold and need compassionate people working there not just to provide medical attention but person to person communication and contact. My mother lived with me until I could not physically take care of her anymore. I chose a nursing home close to home and was there every day. I could not bear to think of her there all alone. So many times after being with my mother I would stop by and see other patients. Most of them had no visitors - such a shame. A smile, a laugh or a simple touch can make their day. Seniors have so much to offer if we would just stop and listen.