Most of the seniors that I come into contact with on a daily basis have such rich pasts and continue to be a huge source of inspiration, at least to me. There is great misunderstanding out there about what it is like to ‘get old’, after all ‘getting old’ is very subjective. At the age of 42, my children think I am REALLY old, but my clients think I am still quite young. Both are correct, it is a matter of perspective, isn’t it?

Let’s start with a question recently asked by a friend, “What made you decide to devote your life to seniors and their families”?  The first thing that came to mind was my earliest work experiences and how they have culminated into what is a life devoted to seniors.

At 17 years of age I was (and still am) an eternally optimistic and cheery person who loved spending time with all older people. My first job out of high school was working as a nursing aid at a convalescent center in San Diego County. I would show up for a 7a shift eager to see all of the residents. That shift was over at 3p, but almost daily someone wouldn’t come in for the 3p shift and it would be offered to me. This was great because it paid time and a half, and I was able to spend more time with the residents.  A few times the third shift, at double time, was offered and I would stay. Twenty-four hours later, I would head home feeling exhausted but satisfied that I could make a living spending time with such fascinating people.

The caregiving continued in college, working for a home care agency many weekends over the school year and during the summer months. I loved it and was good at it! After graduation and looking for a job,  I recalled something often said to me,” If you do what you love for a living then it isn’t work at all”. And so began a professional career working with seniors and their families. See Bio.

Fast forward 25 years!  I am the owner of Constant Companions Home Care in San Diego and S. Riverside, still assisting seniors to maximize their quality of life, no matter what their situation.

My passion for working with seniors continues. Why? Because, the seniors that I have met are truly amazing people! Their lives inspire me daily, and I hope to do the same for our readers through this series.

Let’s explore the histories, trials, tribulations, triumphs and current endeavors of seniors all over the world. If you know someone, including yourself, who has a wonderful story, past or present, email me at gbrown@constantcompanions.net . Together let’s celebrate our seniors, one story at a time.