Maintaining a career and family present difficulties when the person needs to take care of a chronically ill mother or father. The majority of adult children do not quit their jobs to take care of their elderly parents, and the children do not typically wish to admit their mothers and fathers to nursing homes or facilities providing assisted living services. The dilemma is often a disappointing problem for families. Hiring a home care aide may offer the best solution. waiting for link from Web 2.0 Blogs (T1 d)