My siblings and I are caregivers and since the weekend we have stepped up our efforts to support our elderly parents.
Without going into a lot of detail for privacy reasons, it was my turn to spend the night in the hospital this past Sunday night. I have done this before but it has been a long time and I had forgotten the impact of the variety of noises that can keep you awake: the machines, the cleaning staff, the nurses, and the constant switching on and off of lights. This is not a criticism of the hospital; they have … Read More