Michelle Leverence shaves her father, Jerry Fredrick, 77, at his residence at Milton Senior Living. Leverence, a case manager in the oncology department for Mercy Health System, provides at least weekly hygiene maintenance for her father, who suffers from prostate cancer, heart disease and Lewy body dementia. Leverence attended last year’s Rock County Council on Aging caregiver conference and plans to attend again this year, saying it taught her coping strategies for dealing with the stress that comes with caring for her father. » Order a reprint of this photo
