Shirley – “100 Years Loved” Surrounded by over 80 of her closest family and friends, in a photograph that spanned generations, sat Shirley centered at a celebration marking her as the guest of honor to something she explains to us is like nothing she’s ever experienced before. “I laughed, I cried, I cried, I laughed.” […]
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ABC Answers Importance of Gratitude
Why is gratitude so important for healthy aging? The Power of Gratitude in Healthy Aging What comes to mind when you think about gratitude? Your family, your friends, your health? And what feelings arise when you truly pause to appreciate those things? Gratitude is more than just a fleeting emotion—it has real, measurable […]
ABC Answers Balance of Caring
How do I balance caring for a loved one while still caring for myself? For Celita, who cares for her sister Jeannette, this was not an easy question to answer. Thankfully, Celita does have support—Jeannette is one of ABC’s clients. Celita speaks warmly about her sister’s caregivers. “When she sees them, she smiles,” she […]
Clare Heart of Care
ABC’s Nurse Clare: Celebrating 20+ Years of Compassion From the moment you meet Clare, you feel it—an immediate sense of calm, trust, and connection. She carries a quiet confidence, blending deep knowledge with genuine warmth. She’s the kind of person who makes you feel seen, heard, and safe—and in her line of work, that means […]
Emma Heart of Care
Heart of Care: Emma With her adorable granddaughter by her side, a bag full of cards, and a full heart, Emma entered the room. Originally from Quebec, Canada, Emma came to the United States after marrying an American and settling here with her family. Today, she is the proud grandmother of two, the youngest, Abigail, […]
ABC Answers Asking for Help
Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help as We Age? What Is Aging, Really? To me, aging is a privilege—one denied to many—and not something I’m willing to take for granted. And yet, as we age, we often wrestle with the very changes that come with it. Take the classic misplaced […]