I Was Happy to Pitch in When I Learned My Neighbor Needed Help. I Never Could Have Imagined What It’s Turned Into.
A neighbor has been helping an elderly blind woman named Doris with meals and care after her full-time helper left. The neighbor feels overwhelmed and guilty as the family of Doris has not stepped in to provide adequate support. The advice suggests having direct conversations with both Doris and her family to establish boundaries and encourage them to seek professional help.
- ▪Doris, a blind woman in her 90s, has been receiving help from her neighbor after her full-time caregiver moved away.
- ▪The neighbor is concerned about the lack of support from Doris's family and feels guilty when unable to help.
- ▪The advice given includes setting a deadline for assistance and contacting local agencies for additional support.
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Pay Dirt I Was Happy to Pitch in When I Learned My Neighbor Needed Help. I Never Could Have Imagined What It’s Turned Into. Advice by Ilyce Glink May 25, 20266:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, About six months ago, my neighbor, “Pat,” introduced me to another one of our neighbors, “Doris.” Doris is in her 90s and has been totally blind for the past year. This woman is incredibly sweet, and since I knew she lived alone, I started visiting with her once a week. When I first started visiting her, she had a wonderful full-time helper who had been with her for the past five years.
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