Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and...
This is a question that haunts so many in the COVID-19 world in which we live. Facilities can keep you safe physically, but may not be able to meet your Mom’s relational needs. The isolation that may keep a loved one safe can jeopardize their...
Dearest Member of Our ACC and AKOTA Families, These days are definitely unprecedented! Most of us have lived through the 9/11 days, and some of us have lived through other days of national crisis. Yet, this time will be remembered in unique ways. As one of...
Date: 3/12/2020 Subject: Letter from President of ACCfamily, Inc. Regarding COVID-19 All, As you are undoubtedly aware, the COVID-19 virus is spreading across the globe and is specifically spreading quickly across both the east and west coasts of the United States. The virus is spreading into the central...
“Gimme, gimme, gimme!!” little Billy’s voice got more strident with every syllable. “I want, I want, I want…I need, I need, I need..” from the mouth of Bill Murray’s character of Bob Wiley in the movie What About Bob. _____ Sure, we have needs and wants. As we...
Ella giggled and squirmed in her chair as she waited for Santa to call her name. Adorable with her candy cane headband and cat glasses, she clapped her hands excitedly as names were called one by one. “Nathan! Is Nathan here?” Santa joyfully bellowed. Nathan jumped...
“MOM!!!!!!” Joey shouted. “Mom MoM MOM MOM!!! Guess WHAT!!” “Oh my goodness, Joey, what is it! You are so excited!” “OH, MOM! I was chosen for safety patrol! I get to be in charge of ALL the kids on the bus. AND I get to go to...
Ruth was sitting up in her bed, quietly clapping her hands to music no one else could hear. “Isn’t this the most beautiful party?” How do you respond? Brian and Sharon have cared for Ruth in their home for the last 12 years. They have learned...
John pulled his tired and old frame back into the airport wheelchair, his old legs nearly giving out. He wasn’t as strong as he used to be! The trip to the airport in Colorado Springs had been hard enough. The plane aisle was hard to...
Erika, an ACCfamily caregiver, came to this country from El Salvador 17 years ago. At first it was a difficult transition. Her English wasn’t good enough for many jobs, so she worked as a cleaner while she took English classes, eventually qualifying for Job Corps...