COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mark Straub, of Delaware County, started caring for his 93-year-old mother about two years ago.

As much as he loves to have his mother at home instead of a nursing home, caring for a loved one 24/7 brings with it stress, both emotional and financial.

“When she doesn't sleep, I don't sleep,” Straub said.

Michael Tsavaris, of Knox County, also cares for his mother at home.

“I’ve been caring for my Mom since I moved back home from Texas in 2013,” he said.

Both men lead different lives when it comes to caring for their mothers.

Mark said Medicare pays for hospice nurses to visit with his mother weekly. For the rest, he pays out of pocket.

“My limitations of my ability to work [have] pretty much decreased. I’m a nurse, I work as needed, but if I’m lucky, I can work one d

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