An Introduction
As a Resident Service Coordinator in a low-income housing
facility, I am called to help individuals of various races, ethnicities, and
cultural backgrounds. Most of them
live with at least one type of illness or physical disability, and some of them
struggle with the challenges of mental illness. For many of them it is not easy to get through the day. Our residents have varying levels of
education and varying degrees of experience in the wider world. But I have come to realize that each of
them has a story to tell, gifts to offer, and wisdom to share.
This blog will be a sharing of some of the things I have
learned and experiences I have had in my work with these residents. My hope is to bring encouragement and
enlightenment to those who read these postings, particularly to those who work
with the elderly or disabled. Whether
you are a service coordinator, social worker, certified nursing assistant, or
work in another of the helping professions—or whether you read this blog for
other reasons—I hope that these reflections will speak to you and somehow help
you as your care for others. And I would like to learn from you as well, through any comments and feedback you would
like to share.
