
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 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…
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…
The first thing you notice when entering Andrew’s home environment is the hardy welcome you receive from Lola and Laila, teacup Pomeranian sisters, and Brody “Bear,” a Bernese Mountain dog….
Doug is a goal setter and hard worker. He worked in the service and sales industries for over twenty years. He achieved the height of success, owning his home and…
Pamela lived in long-term care facilities for nearly ten years, according to her conservator. He first met Pamela when she needed to be hospitalized to treat delusions and other challenging…
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