Me and My Sad Feelings

I too am very sad to hear about that!

In australia - people can get manual work at home by approaching production companies.
This can be anything form putting 3 screws and 2 nuts in a little bag to go with a door handle or similar easy jobs that you can do in front of the TV if you wanted to.

Maybe you could help her approach companies that use outsourcing for minimal jobs that are available.

Also here - the people that deleiver the junk mail (into house mail boxes) often have people collect and collate for them as do newspapers etc

I dont know what its like where you are - but with a bit of effort and research I am sure someone like you who cares - will be able to help.

Say Hi to your mum for me and tell her - her ozy friend is saying a prayer for her!
Im sure everything will turn out
Good Luck
Kym

Hope things work out for your Mom, but it doesn't look like thing will pick up for a few years. Maybe you could put an ad on Craigslist in your area for your Mother to set with an older person. That is what my wife does.

Clint

Your mom might want to start out by doing something simple, like selling some stuff she doesn't want anymore on Ebay. She could then visit garage sales and flea markets and second hand shops and get some more hard-to-find items to sell. Plenty of people are making a full time living doing this sort of thing.

Good luck to your mom.

That's a good idea, too. For 20 years, I've worked for companies that use Mystery Shoppers, so I know they exist and are real.

Sorry to hear your story ... more sorry for your mom. The feeling of helpless is terrible . Try to give her your mental support.

Now THAT'S an excellent idea! Combine the skills and equipment that your mum already has with the skill and equipment that you have to begin a little business with very low start-up costs. It's gotta be worth a try, fella!

Great idea!

I know you asked in a previous post about your girlfriend too - so why don't the three of you join forces and make a real go of it. You seem to want to succeed - that can only be good for you!

All the best!

I was going to put quick post for mom to take stock of what her skills, interests, strengths are and put some thought to how to combine these into profitable venture. If she loves to cook, gets compliments, etc. that's excellent idea.

Do you have a ready network to sell into ? (i.e. neighbors, civic group, church group, etc) where she is already known? This will shorten the credibility curve and will build some quick testimonials.

I know this is a bit "big picture" but the short term plan could leverage into the long term plan. Nothing helps the mind/ spirit get in gear better than working toward something you enjoy/ desire.

This could be a short term and potential long term venture as well. Wally Amos, Debbie Fields, etc and many others have come before here working out of their kitchen in the beginning.

This is a bit off topic but really ties in. Find a copy of Think and Grow Rich for your mom. I have hundreds of great books/courses but I come back to this one every few years just to read a few pages here and there to remind myself to bring as much value to others as possible. It's helpful to keep your mind strong/ positive.

If she made it through cancer, she has the strength to do a lot of things, remind her of that.

hope this helps

Iamnotherenow,
Glad to see someone who cares for their parents like they should. I am going to sort of second the motion of care of elderly patients that Kate said above. You can even target the hospice type patients.

Now, with the hospice type patients still wanting to pass at home, you have to be able to "take it" as far as emotions go.

With just elderly, you can get a very decent wage if you include things like shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. Most of the time just keeping a check on them and watching tv with them or something.

It may even pay as much or more than she made once she gets known for offering this type of service. You can call or place ads with hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, local papers and any health related business (like medical supply stores, etc)..

Now, on a related but slightly off topic discussion: Many of us in here help newbies or claim to and many even state how easy it is to learn.. If this is the case, then why can't we help our own folks when in need? Are we overstating what we offer?


Iamnotherenow, maybe your Mom could catch on to the internet thing quicker than you think. We all like to think "our folks" couldn't do what we do. I tend to disagree somewhat.

They are only gonna do what you show them how to and nothing more until you say so. They tend to be focused and you don't have the problem of information overload many of us went through.
Just my thoughts and good luck with your mom,

Glenn

P.S. if she does elderly sitting, she can bake those cakes and pies at the same time. Also, guess what, elderly folks who like them will know plenty of friends in the same shape who also want them.

Just be sure to ask or include that when you accept taking a sitting job. Most, if not all will be ok with the use of the oven while there.