SAN RAMON, Calif. – Speaking about elder care issues can be very difficult. This is especially true in a public setting, and even more valid in a work environment.

Most people want to keep these issues and concerns private, and I can understand and appreciate that desire.

But this wasn’t on my mind as I entered the doors to speak in a corporate setting in San Ramon, Calif. We were scheduled to have a sit-down talk about geriatric issues with 20 employees of a company that is in elder care “space.”

The company owner wanted his staff to be more sensitive to the range of elder care issues so they could help their online users. But after we got settled, I quickly realized that many of these employees needed the help themselves.

I started reading from “Appendix A: Warning Signs” in my book, Elder Care Made Easier, but I couldn’t get through more than a dozen warning signs before the others in attendance took over. Questions and personal stories just started flowing.

Now remember, we were in their place of work with their owner and bosses sitting right there. This was not the usual environment where people open up, but, boy, did they open up! The need for this information is immense.

After more than an hour, it was time to say goodbye. Many of the employees had been working together for years and were surprised that they had these issues in common.

It was so exciting to see them relate on this new level of understanding and mutual support. Most people don’t know who to talk to to get their elder care needs acknowledged, never mind addressed.

I loved being able to speak with them, and if for at least an hour, helping them get some answers. My soul feels satisfied, and we still have 11 cities to go!

(By the way, it’s really amazing to me how many companies are springing up to meet the needs for elder care products and services. I think it’s great!) 

Next: Dr. Marion and the story of Sacramento’s Eppie.

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