Charlene Rack grew up in the "heartland," moved south to the big city of Cincinnati, and married a cute Catholic guy. She converted to the Catholic faith, had three daughters, and decided to homeschool. Along the way, she has influenced many young people via mission trips, youth groups, and trips to the March for Life--all carried out with her goofy sense of humor and her enthusiastic sense of adventure.
Sooner or later, we're all likely to face the decision of how to care for an elderly family member. In my life, that took the form of my mother-in-law choosing to move into a retirement home, and later, my mom living with my family for nearly two years.
Date posted: 2026-06-13
It will happen to most families. At some point, the elders in your family will become frail, experience a fall, or receive a diagnosis of dementia. However it begins, you and your family will need to face those difficult decisions regarding their care while preparing yourselves for the important task of caregiving. You will have to assess your loved ones' health needs, determine how much help they require, and decide if they are able to function alone in their own home.
Date posted: 2026-03-09