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The two-story house was immaculate when I arrived for my twice a week, four hour shift. I was there as a care worker to assist the woman in her mid 70’s in taking care of her husband who was in his mid 80’s. My duties included helping him with showering,...
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A woman in her 70’s arrived at the senior care facility to visit her husband in the memory care unit where I work. He was progressing through the stages of dementia. When his wife exited the elevator on the third floor, he just happened to be holding the hands...
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Consider the number of coaches that we may use. Of course, we have coaches for all sports but we can also have relationship coaches, career coaches, financial coaches, spiritual coaches, birth coaches and life coaches. But what about coaches for the one...
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I heard a loud thump from the right front side of my vehicle as it became difficult to steer. As I slowly applied the brake, I pulled to the side of the road and my Dodge Durango vibrated and slid to a stop. Assuming that I had a flat tire, I was surprised to see that...
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One of my clients who has short-term memory issues requested that I take him to McDonalds for lunch. Trying to allow him to exercise as much independence as possible, I stood off to the side as he placed his order. When the cashier asked him what kind of drink he...
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Self-preservation is an instinct; it’s natural to want to live as long as possible. Martin Luther King Jr, said “Of course I want to live a long life – longevity has its place”. But, when is long too long? Is it too long when almost all of our...
