Our latest blog features a timely and compelling personal story about one of our clients. With the Paris 2024 Olympics underway, it seems fitting to learn about our client Carol, one of the trailblazers in synchronized swimming more than sixty years ago. As Carol grapples with memory loss today in her 80s, her deep connection to the sport has been a transformative positive catalyst for her.
Carol’s history is fascinating. Swimming dominated her early years. Carol was a lifeguard, swimmer, national synchronized swimmer, and synchronized swimming instructor. Her synchronized swimming accomplishments enabled her to represent the USA in the 1960 Rome Olympics. The world’s most prestigious athletic event debuted a synchronized swimming demonstration long before the sport qualified as an Olympic event. Carol played a crucial role in the Olympic performance. With grace, skill, and unwavering dedication, Carol and her teammates captivated audiences and officials alike, displaying the artistry and precision of synchronized swimming with every elegant movement.
Fast forward. Now 84, Carol's last graceful strokes in a pool were a distant memory – at 22!
Under the guidance of Helen, her Sage Eldercare Solutions Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Carol ventured back into the pool.
From Helen’s perspective, we share Carol’s journey down memory lane of a pool in our blog. The resulting physical and symbolic reawakening of the soul will inspire you!
At Sage, the transformative effect of Carol's return to the pool underscores why our entire company is focused on the quality of life for our clients. We help our clients reignite their interests and rediscover the joy of something once loved. Each client is different. For Carol, swimming in a pool triggered her renaissance. For others, it may be music, dance, or walking in nature that reawakens distant, positive memories. We work hard to customize the best approach for each client.
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