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Brogan with her sister, Paige You never forget the day your parents tell you that your sister has been diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. As a three-year-old girl, you have absolutely no idea that this moment will change your entire life. Forever. You have no idea that this means your sister will spend…
Lois and her mother “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
I didn’t know I wanted to become a nurse. I was 19 when I took a free course through Boston Public Schools to earn my Licensed Practical Nursing license. From there I worked in many different fields, beginning at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital helping babies all the way to geriatric care. I…
“I’m never gonna know what you go through All the things I say or do All the hurt and all the pain One thing selfishly remains
Sipping coffee early this morning, I watch my 84-year-old mother eating a piece of toast with butter. Her left hand shakes softly, she’s focused on the buttery corner, crunchy and warm, careful to not drop unnecessary crumbs. Lidia is always extra careful with crumbs; the house must remain clean! I ask myself a…
I began my career in a nursing home where I stayed for over nine years. During this time, I realized how fragile the elderly population is; all it takes is one fall and they can quickly decline. I knew I needed to help the elderly population more, there had to be a better…
Karen called her mom, Mary, from the car to let her know she would be there in 5 minutes and would pick her up out front. Mary said, “You are coming here? Are we going somewhere?” “You have a doctor’s appointment in 30 minutes,” Karen said. Confused, Mary replied, “I do? Today?” “I…
Today is World Physical Therapy Day. PT is a key component of caring for elders and people with disabilities — in fact, this year’s theme, “Adding life to years” is meant to raise awareness of the fact that “physical therapists help older people be independent, improving their quality of life and reducing health…
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