"There's No Place Like Home"

Today is a sad day for me. It marks the 14th anniversary of my mom's passing. She died of health complications stemming from Renal Failure. I miss her more than words can say. And it is because of her and her struggles that I had an idea to start up a non profit organization called "There's No Place Like Home". The name of the non profit obviously stems from The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy and her desire and attempts to get back to Kansas by clicking her ruby red heels together three times.

When my mom made the decision to end the treatments and was nearing the end of her life we made the decision to solicit the assistance of Hospice. What a godsend they were. I don't think we would have been able to get through it with out their support. More importantly, however, was that Hospice provided the opportunity for my mom to transition in to another life in the comfort of her own home. This option, to me, is so important not only for the family but more importantly for the patient.

This got me thinking...wouldn't it be great if there was a non-profit organization out there that assisted with providing funds to individuals and their families who cannot afford at home care? Hospice was incredible and services were provided at no cost but there are thousands out there who need help and assistance and yet are not in their final stages of life. I have had, and know of many friends who have had, loved ones who needed financial help and personal attention yet couldn't afford the costs of the necessary care for things such as visiting nurses, physical therapists or at home dialysis. Wouldn't it be amazing to bring care to the homes of people who need it most...those who may be all alone, to ill to travel, too depressed or broken hearted to face the world or simply have no means of transportation? Afer all..."There's No Place Like Home"
Until my next idea,
Matthew

P.S. - I love you mom

"What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?" - George Eliot
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