From 2009 to 2017, Carol’s mother lived alone in the home where she had raised her family. During this time, Carol moved from California to Minnesota to be closer to her mother, who had been diagnosed with dementia, and she eventually moved in with her in 2017. Below are some of the steps that Carol took to keep her mother living safely in her home, both before and after she moved in. We had started home modifications to keep my father at home when my mother was his caregiver, so we were...

Carol is a member of the Mellie community and has been a caregiver for more than 12 years. She has been the primary caregiver for her mother. At Mellie, we recognize the importance of creating community and support and are proud to share Carol’s story. In Carol’s words: “This is a tale of my journey with my aging mother. It takes many different twists and turns. I hope that it assists someone in their own particular caring journey.” Carol has graciously shared her story to help family...