If your food budget is tight, you’re not alone. Food insecurity, or a lack of access to food, among older adults rose by 59% during the pandemic, according to the…
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Prior to living in a nursing facility, Virginia described her life as “normal”. In her mid-90s, she was independent and living in her own home. She enjoyed designing and decorating…
As a child, Claire was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance, and posture. In adulthood, she began working with a social worker…
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…
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…
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