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Benjamin Franklin famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This core idea of ‘preparation’ runs throughout our world every day. While there is no written test to ‘fail’ in the aging process, it is definitely essential to be prepared for the...
When taxiing out on a runway in a jet, you will hear versions of the following per Federal Law: “In the event of the loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the panel above you. Place the mask over your mouth and nose and...
We all have different stories and histories with our families. Some of us have positive experiences, and some have negative. Either way, we’re all shaped by our families. ACCfamily has been serving families through home care for over 28 years, so we’ve seen countless family dynamics...
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...
• New Growth • A child found a cocoon on a branch of the tree in his back yard. As he looked, the cocoon began to wiggle and tremble! The boy broke off the branch and carried it inside. His eyes were riveted to the epic struggle of...
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...