Many of our seniors require in-home care, and providing a comfortable and dignified environment can be an arduous responsibility that requires an immense amount of patience. It takes a particular type of person to care for someone who is in his or her later chapters of life. For years, Debbie Moorefield, 65, has taken on the task of caring for the elderly with enthusiasm and compassion.
For the last 17 years, she has worked with Visiting Angels, a provider of in-home care. She’s cared for more than 225 seniors since 2003, working 12-hour shifts that have added up to a total of 45,000 hours. Often, she stays with a senior for several years following his or her diagnosis. Her dedication has earned her the organization’s title of “Caregiver of the Year.”
