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AS ROLES CHANGE: A MOTHER & DAUGHTER STORY

January 19, 2017

Many families are experiencing a role reversal in their homes: adult children caring for their elderly parents. And as our loved ones age, so do their homes. When seniors and their caregivers can’t maintain a home, nonprofits and volunteers can help fill the gap to ensure the safety of those who cared for their children.

Meet Shirley Bascom, a U.S. Navy veteran. Her daughter, Teri, spearheaded an effort to update her home through Rebuilding Together St. Louis.

Watch how they partnered with Team Depot to restore the home and the family’s peace of mind: