We call those who are served by the Respite ”clients” for several reasons – it connotates respect and self-worth, helps to maintain professionalism, and it’s accurate, if somewhat formal.
One of our clients passed away yesterday morning, and calling him a client already seems wrong. Mr. W was a friend as well as a person who came to the Respite to recover. [...]
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Epitaph for a Friend
Posted in Homelessness, medical care, working with the homeless, tagged center for respite care, challenges of homelessness, end of life, homeless, homeless death, homeless medical, Homelessness on December 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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