Inspiration

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Recently, I asked my newsletter subscribers to suggest topics to feature on my blog. One reader requested that I share more personal stories—especially funny nursing home stories.

I love that idea! But here’s the thing. I remember a lot of laughter during my many years of working or volunteering at nursing homes. Yet, I can’t recall a lot of specific stories. In hindsight, I really wish I had written them down.

So, here’s where I need your help. Today I’ll share one funny story. But then I would love it if you would also share your humorous stories with my readers.

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Many of you know that my daughter, Sarah, works as a physical therapist in Minnesota. Last weekend she came home for a visit, and we talked about some challenges we experience as healthcare professionals.

Then Sarah showed me a note she received in the mail from one of her former patients. Besides expressing thanks for the excellent care Sarah provided, he also noted that much of his rapid recovery resulted from Sarah’s kindness and encouragement.

The note meant so much to my daughter. As Sarah described it, “This is the reason I decided to become a physical therapist.”

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Next week is National Nursing Home Week, an occasion we all can celebrate! As I thought about what to share with you for this special week, I decided to tell you a story. It’s about a nursing home nurse I knew many years ago.

We all know people whose paths we cross that end up making a profound impact on who we become. Mary was one of those people.

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As I thought about what to post today, I wanted to share something encouraging and uplifting. So I decided to look through my list of favorite TED Talks, and I believe I found the perfect topic.

For those of you unfamiliar with TED Talks, they’re brief presentations given at TED (technology, entertainment, design) conferences. TED Talks cover just about any topic you can imagine, and they tend to be positive and inspiring. 

In today’s talk, Jacqueline Way describes something you’ll want to add to your daily routine over a year. Research shows that this little addition will significantly increase your level of happiness. Yes, really!

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With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some humorous quotes about being a grandparent. I know your residents will enjoy these quotes, too!

It’s funny what happens when you become a grandparent. You start to act all goofy and do things you never thought you’d do. It’s terrific. (Mike Krzyzewski)

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Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven’t thought of yet. (Gene Perret)

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