by Teah Hopper | Oct 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
She calls four times before lunch. She’s upset you didn’t stop by yesterday, even though you were there the day before. Nothing you do seems to make her happy, you haven’t had a weekend to yourself in months, and lately you’ve caught yourself...
by Teah Hopper | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of our clients had been looking forward to receiving a special award at a formal dinner. But life had other plans. After his Friday dialysis treatment, he experienced weakness and took a fall that evening, requiring stitches and an ER visit. By Saturday, the night...
by Teah Hopper | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
When one of our clients needed to attend a meeting, I spent the afternoon with her husband John, who has dementia. John wanted to play Chinese checkers. Here’s the thing: I didn’t know how to play Chinese checkers. And that turned out to be perfect....
by Teah Hopper | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
“At 88, our client still believes it’s important to make a difference.” One of our clients researched a local political issue and wanted to share his perspective. I helped him write a letter to a local politician. Not only did she respond – she...
by Teah Hopper | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
“In the last 6 months, I’ve looked 5 wives in the eye and told them their husband was dying. There’s something sacred about being present when someone is dying – not just with the person who’s passing, but with their loved ones too. When...
by Teah Hopper | Nov 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of our young clients has special needs. In the past he has had to go to the hospital frequently to get his blood drawn. When it’s time to get in the car, he knows where they are going and immediately dreads it. The entire process is a traumatic event not...
