Denise McCormick, a 43-year-old mother from Philadelphia., PA, was the primary caregiver for her father, 75-year-old Alan McCormick, as well as her 10-year-old daughter Amber. A single mother, McCormick worked two jobs—as a bank teller during the morning and a waitress in the afternoon. By the time she arrived home each evening, often around 9 [...]
Articles by Stacy Lipson
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