In February of 2020, Joann was doing some routine grocery shopping when she collapsed. The fall resulted in a broken back, and required her to enter a rehabilitation facility before…
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In one split second, Nancy’s life changed. She was living in her own condominium with her rescue dog Charlie; active, independent and working at a job she loved. In November…
More than 1 in 5 American adults experience chronic pain (Yong et al., 2021), and unfortunately is one of them. For years she dealt with pain brought on by scoliosis,…
Marsha’s life as a former dementia-care nurse manager at a skilled nursing facility would come full circle when she became a resident in the same facility. Marsha enlisted in the…
Karen experienced a life of independence, as most people do. This independence allowed her to work at St. Francis Hospital for 16 years serving the community. It allowed her to…
Jenny Aguirre, mother of Christopher Aguirre-Castillo, speaks on behalf of her son who is non-verbal. Christopher, now age fifteen, was born with chromosomal disorders which include developmental, physical, and intellectual…
Feelings of isolation and loneliness are being felt by many during this pandemic. However, by observing social distance, wearing face covers when needed and following other current guidelines in effect…
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a respiratory illness that spreads from person-to-person and can affect the health and well-being of at-risk older adults and people living with disabilities. In an effort to…
Betty describes herself as an active, “never been a sitting around” type of person. After graduating from Western Connecticut State University, having a career in human resources, creating a home…
“Hospice: Bringing Care and Compassion Together” opens the door to having a conversation about hospice.
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