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'It's just love': Homeless man shares why he became his elderly aunt's caregiver

By Esther Honig
Published October 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM EDT

Mark Gaskin suddenly lost his job and home after an injury, but his situation didn't stop him from stepping in to care for an elderly relative in need. He shares why he became his aunt's caregiver.

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