When Fran Hampel’s mother became ill with heart failure at the age of 87, the decision to step in and care for her mom was easy. The reality of taking on caregiving responsibilities was anything but.
Hampel’s mother had previously moved to a retirement home in Florida to be closer to family, but the COVID shutdown quickly closed the door on her independence as her health worsened. Hampel juggled grocery shopping and errands as well as increasing doctor and hospital visits.
