“My goal is to spoil my clients, “ Kae Beth Rosenberg says, “to make them wonder how they got along without me.” Kae Beth is a home health care worker. She and her mother have a business called “Just Like Family” which provides a variety of services, including end-of-life care.
“We don’t take the place of family,” she says, “but we provide in-home support to people who are dealing with difficult situations.” Dying might be the most difficult, but Kae Beth is comfortable even in this circumstance.
“I don’t want to die,” she says, “but it’s not scary to me because I’ve experienced it so many times. Most dying people are curious about the process, whether they say so or not.”
She makes a comparison. “It’s a struggle to go from this life to the next, like a baby being born. The person wants to stay here and may need reassurance that it’s all right to go. That the survivors will be fine. We strive to make it peaceful.”
“I get to enjoy quality time with people,” Kae Beth says. “Every client has taught me something. I’ve learned to cherish every moment and enjoy the little things. To laugh more.”