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Old 05-24-2014, 11:36 AM
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Default Much needed service

Since this is a retirement community, it seems that there would be more services provided for those who were Unable to get around on their own. It's a tough situation for probably more people than we know. I was at Publix this morning and walking along side me was a lady who was elderly. She was moving rather slowly and perhaps a bit unsteady. I walked along side her to make sure she got across the parking lot ok and when it came time for her to navigate the curb I suspected it would be quite difficult for her. I asked her if I could assist her In stepping onto the curb in which she replied "that would be nice". She thanked me. I thought about her shopping in the store alone and wished she had assistance. If we had a service that could pick up people and take them to the store, doctors appointments, etc and drop them off right in front so they wouldn't have to walk far, it would be really great. After all, none of us are getting any younger.