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With a Little Help from My Friends...: With a Little Help from My Friends... Connie M. Feig, RN, MS
Atwater Area Living at Home/Block Nurse Program
Choice and Allowable Risk: Choice and Allowable Risk Staying in own home
aging in place
making life remain meaningful
Looking Back with Integrity: Looking Back with Integrity Happiness and contentment
I know I made meaningful contributions to life
There is strength from wisdom
Looking Back with Despair: Looking Back with Despair Experiences were perceived failures
I struggle to find purpose
I sometimes fear death
Lets Visit with . . . : Lets Visit with . . . Harriet
Born May 23, 1911
96 years
Lets Visit With...: Lets Visit With... Luella
Born September 9, 1913
93 years
Lets Visit With...: Lets Visit With... Marv
Born July 23, 1916
91 years
Lets Visit With...: Lets Visit With... Betty
Born July 2, 1919
88 years
Lets Talk about aging...: Lets Talk about aging...
Are they aging successfully in place?
Is allowable risk a part of the equation?
Is it OK for them to be alone? Who decides?
Do these elders remain a worthwhile part of the community?
With a Little Help From My Friends...: With a Little Help From My Friends... I can choose my life style
I can continue to control my destiny
I have the right to do so
I can have the supports needed in my community
I will be as self sufficient as possible
With a little Help From My Friends...: With a little Help From My Friends... Connie M. Feig, RN, MS
Atwater Area LAHBNP
Ph: 320-974-8737