One aspect of my personal life is described below. You may have heard about an offering of free in-home support and are seeking more information. I am currently in search of my next location. More information can be found here.

 

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. 

 

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 May, 2024 and will end March-June, 2026, when the couple move to a CCRC. Hence, my new search.

 

As with all of my relationships, we come together as equals. Without wages, rent, or utilities, we are neither provider/patient, tenant/landlord, or employer/employee. We work together as long as it serves you well. You must be capable of caring for your daily needs (bathing, meals, meds, transportation, & decision-making). I tend to the more challenging and irregular needs (laundry, grocery shopping, upkeep of your home and property, etc.). 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. 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) the opportunities increase. Screened porches and windows for fresh air, sunshine, and bird watching are cherished by the cats. I would love to help with a vegetable or flower garden.

 

The therapy practice is also something to consider. It provides the income to allow this to be a free offer. During business hours, I'm basically unavailable except in the case of an emergency. 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 (March-June, 2026).

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