A Fairytale Life, a Tragic Ending: The Case I Wish I Could Rewrite

The lifecare community I worked in early in my career accommodated a wide variety of primarily affluent people from around the world. Caring for frail people who, in some cases, felt entitled was sometimes challenging but it was rewarding work. Service was expected on the individual patient's schedule.

The facility had various levels of care, ranging from independent living to nursing home care, including a locked dementia unit.