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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

Everyone has an origin story but your imagination can make them super heroes

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This resonated because my Ma very quickly discovers the life story of new residents in her sheltered housing complex. You'd never know looking at her that she has stories such as the lion leaning on her tent when she did the practical part of safari guide training in her 60s.

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Margreet, thank you for bringing a wonderful introspective, with sensitivity and a bit of humor, to aging and nursing care. We’ve been in nursing homes that share a short story of the resident, their likes and things important to them, on the outside of their door. So staff and visitors can get to know and communicate with the residents in their earlier lives, before their aging bodies and memory loss.

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That sounds like an awesome project. My mom's nursing home does collect some stories in their patient files.

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I thought so too. It often sparks their memories and brightens their day. Especially for those who have no visitors. I appreciate your posts on caring for your mom. It’s a difficult time as a caregiver and not an easy one to navigate.

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What a wonderful way to go through life, Margreet! And very generous—I mostly just imagine everyone everyone I meet in their underwear.

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Haha - that will be my next phase.

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My mum would be against socialising too (retired nurse., Misanthrope).

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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

I've often thought that we become that which we do, or spend most of our time doing, so we'd better choose wisely. This proves it, thanks!

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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

Great. A pleasurable peek behind the curtains.

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Loved this <3

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A little bit of “me” time is part of self care.

Love this great story

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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

The relativity of things. Great how you are able to find positivity in this next step in life for your mom. Her response is even greater, looking for deserved peace after being there for others. I am 74 and it is not my cup of tea, thank whomever you praise for euthanisia, allthough I understand some have other choices. Thanks for sharing, there is some peace her for you too, but it also must be hard. ❤️

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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

To live a long life means you have a lot of experience to share.

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in high school I worked evenings in a nursing home. Some of my favorite people lived there.

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Mar 12Liked by Margreet de Heer

Fully agree with Hoang

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