Daughter Takes Laundry Job At Nursing Home To See Mom During Pandemic

NORTON, MA — Like so many families, the Ryans were devastated in March, when Covid-19 took away visits to their elderly mom’s nursing home. Theresa is 90 and suffers from dementia, so technology like FaceTime is confusing. After months of decline, daughter MJ was desperate.

“Then they said, ‘But we do have one night in the laundry room; 3-11 on Thursdays.’ I said bingo!” the Norton woman recalled.

The longtime health care professional eagerly took the part time gig. By the end of her first shift – she knew this is where she belongs.

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