OUR BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGES

Tag: personal care assistance

  • Seven Things I Look for in a PCA

    Seven Things I Look for in a PCA

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    Living Independently: The PCA Journey — Part Four Our Beautiful Challenges — Marie W.O.W.C.P. Having a PCA is about much more than having someone come into my home and help me with certain tasks. This person becomes part of my everyday life. They may see me when I’m having a great day and when I’m…

  • The Challenge of Being My Own Boss

    The Challenge of Being My Own Boss

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    Living Independently: The PCA Journey — Part Three Our Beautiful Challenges — Marie W.O.W.C.P. Being part of a PCA Waiver program has given me something incredibly important: choice. I have the ability to choose the people who help me and have a say in how that help is provided. That freedom is a huge part…