“I can see now,” says Kim after the restoration of sight in one of her eyes.īest of all, Kim’s mobility and balance are better than ever. “She’s a trouper,” Jennifer says, reflecting on the many diagnostic visits and procedures Kim has recently undergone to improve her failing sight and dentition. Īt the same time, Jennifer helped Kim confront some neglected health issues. Other homey touches soon followed, like hanging and framing art on the walls in every room - including cross-stitch projects by Kim herself.
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Jennife r, a creative, energetic f ormer first-grade teacher, laid out a “ game plan” to address serious safety problems that had worsened in recent years : replacing light fixtures in the darkened kitchen and dining areas, repairing broken windows and appliances, and removing live candles, which had l eft scorch marks on furniture. “ Our p l ace looked like a tornado, “ Kim says of the day two years ago when Jennifer, their CCS Long Term Caregiver, first arrived at their modest home. Vince’s parents, formerly nearby, died some years ago, and other family members live thousands of miles away. Kim and her husband Vince first met as students at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, a visionary program developed for “brain-injured children ,” and wed 25 years ago. Who m can they trust to help with worries posed by isolation, d eteriorating health, or unscrupulous “friends “ ?ĬCS Long Term Care is there to help these men and women continue to liv e i ndependently, sharing the joys, concerns, and mundane tasks of daily living. Who helps them avoid risk s to physical safety, like fire hazards, loose carpets, and broken windows or doors ? Who cares for our low-income n eighbors with physical and developmental challenges when family and friends are no longer nearby?
Caregiver Jennifer meets Kim and Vince to share plans for safety and activites for the week ahead. Meet Kim, who “needs a little extra help,” and Jennifer, her CCS Long Term Care provider. Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark & Skamania Counties.Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities.
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