Caregiver Stories
Stories
“We never tell our residents they can’t. When it comes to dignity, you treat them as an adult every single time.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Patrick Hurts: Dignity is not negotiable
“We never tell our residents they can’t. When it comes to dignity, you treat them as an adult every single time.”
Series:
Living with Dementia
4 min read
“She’s just an angel. There are just no words really to describe what she gave to my family. ”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Katie Fogarty: The Impact of a Caregiver
“She’s just an angel. There are just no words really to describe what she gave to my family. ”
Series:
A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“If you don’t know Simone, you’ll want to know Simone. No matter what the situation, she’s just that calm, steady, loving force.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Shannon Riberdy: A Fierce Will to Love
“If you don’t know Simone, you’ll want to know Simone. No matter what the situation, she’s just that calm, steady, loving force.”
Series:
A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“‘It’s gonna be OK’ really is something that I always say, because I’ve been through a lot, and it always is OK.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Simone Pena: Blessed
“‘It’s gonna be OK’ really is something that I always say, because I’ve been through a lot, and it always is OK.”
Series:
A Life of Caring - It's Gonna Be OK
4 min read
“My life became the virus early on and it still is. That meant long days, not much sleep. When you’re on heightened awareness, you’re constantly in tune. You don’t know how to take a step back.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Professional
Ann Cheverton: Warrior, Defender, Caregiver
“My life became the virus early on and it still is. That meant long days, not much sleep. When you’re on heightened awareness, you’re constantly in tune. You don’t know how to take a step back.”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
4 min read
“My expectations of myself have become bigger during the time of the pandemic. I push forward even when my back is hurting. My level of care has improved.”
From the heart of a Healthcare Worker
Judith Miranda: Care & Wisdom Beyond Her Years
“My expectations of myself have become bigger during the time of the pandemic. I push forward even when my back is hurting. My level of care has improved.”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
4 min read
“We drove up, unloaded her things and had to drive away. No visitors in the facility. I was just thinking ‘I hope they don’t kick her out.’”
From the heart of a Daughter of a Resident
Bev Boudreau: A Time for Work, A Time for Play
“We drove up, unloaded her things and had to drive away. No visitors in the facility. I was just thinking ‘I hope they don’t kick her out.’”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
4 min read
“How could anybody train me, at 81, to be happy? Sometimes you just have to make it.”
From the heart of a Resident
Dave Connell: Seeker & Teacher of Happiness
“How could anybody train me, at 81, to be happy? Sometimes you just have to make it.”
Series:
In a post - COVID world, is assisted living safe?
2 min read