What most people don't seem to understand, or maybe comprehend, is that those people really didn't intentionally move there. They just happened to outlive their body parts. Most have done things many people only dream of doing, a significant number of the residents are war heroes, some were very successful business owners and CEOs of major corporations. They all had a life before entering an extended care facility, most had relatively large families, and some were just dumped there when they got sick and could no longer care for themselves.
Gary
Gary....that was really very nicely said......something to honestly consider. You and Russ both have a good handle on the situation!
As I look back, when I first started doing nursing homes many years ago, I was flying high and knocking them out as gravy money on top of main gigs. In the door, play the music, receive your check, and out the door without even a whimper of real thought over what I just did. Now that I'm older, I think more about what I'm actually doing when I play, but, to be honest, I never thought about it in the terms you described here.
I'm going to meditate, reflect, and bounce your words around in my head now.
MARK
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