Patrick Gunnells, 23, left, watches videos on his iPad in the living room at his Tupelo home on Mar. 9, 2023 while his dad, Jamie Gunnells, takes a break from running the family's independent pharmacy. For several years, Patrick Gunnells, who has severe autism, has been without a daily caregiver, meaning his parents work around-the-clock to meet all of his needs. Credit: Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today