I gave up my career at a Fortune 500 company to care for my mom full-time. Now, I struggle to pay my bills.

Kathy Mullen quit her Fortune 500 job to care for her mother with Alzheimer's. Kathy Mullen Kathy Mullen left her job to care for her mom with Alzheimer's, impacting her health and finances. Mullen experienced financial strain and health issues from caregiving for her mom in North Texas. Kathy, now in a 55+ community, struggles with monthly expenses and hopes for Medicaid support. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kathy Mullen, 64, who quit her job at Nike to care for he...