One aspect of my non-professional, personal life can be described here. You may have heard about an offering of free in-home caregiving and are looking for more information.

 

To further deepen my spiritual practice to organize life around reciprocity and care rather than the accumulation of wealth, in 2021 I made a commitment to live in the home of individuals who needed assistance to live independently. Examples include elders who were widowed or divorced, whose children lived too far away or were too busy to tend to the little things that needed attention, but the elder was not ready to move into assisted living. Later, other possibilities arose like a single parent trying to juggle care for children, home, work, and friendships or a young adult trying to launch and live independently for the first time. (At the next transition, I could add home owners with a mortgage who earn less than the median income where a monthly a percentage of my surplus income, would be helpful.)

 

In late December, 2022, I started at the first location. I was asked to assist a man, never married, no children, in his 70’s, with Parkinson’s, who wanted to continue to live at home. I stayed with him for fourteen months. At the second location I helped a daughter to care for her mother with dementia. I stayed with them almost three months. The current location began in late May, 2024.

 

As with all of my relationships, we come together as equals. Without wages, rent, or utilties, we are not provider/patient, tenant/landlord, or employer/employee. We work together as long as it serves you well. You are capable to care for your daily needs (bathing, meals, meds, decision-making) and I support the more challenging and irregular needs (laundry, grocery shopping, upkeep of your home and property). I am healthy, able-bodied, financially independent, responsible, tender, and kind. I am not married and have no children. I do have two cats who go with me and they have to be accounted for. Dogs and allergies can limit the opportunities. If we are in a separate space (mother-in-law suite, apartment next door, studio over the garage) opportunities increase. Screened porches and windows for fresh air, sunshine, and bird watching are cherished.

 

The therapy practice is also something to consider. During business hours, I am occupied with my therapy practice which provides the income to allow this as a free offer. I'm present in case of emergencies, but generally unavailable. The practice needs high-quality internet service and a quiet, uninterrupted, private space to meet with my clients by video.

 

If, in your future, this might be a beneficial arrangement, please let me know. Transitions can come up unexpectedly and if I know of your interest ahead of time, I will contact you when the next transition occurs.

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