“We are called to be the hope for the hopeless…We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly; we are called to serve one another” -We Are Called, David Haas My first blog was after 3 weeks at National Lutheran Communities and Services (NLCS) and now I finish next week. It will be hard to describe all I have learned and thank all the people that have supported me in a few paragraphs. These last couple weeks have been some of the busiest between board meetings and trying to finish up everything at work while squeezing in more sightseeing. There’s no denying I’ve learned a lot about not only about elder care but also about myself. It can be difficult to put into words, but I have improved my ability to understand myself. I have been using more time for myself to read or take walks. […]

  As one of the youngest CAPS fellows, this is my first internship. It is also my first time moving 11 hours away from home. Also, thanks to that Valpo meal plan money, it’s the first time I truly have to cook for myself. It sounds more intimidating when the tasks are listed like that, but I am excited. I have the opportunity to serve at a great organization, National Lutheran Communities and Services (NLCS), as they strive to best serve older adults in a continuing care retirement community. It’s a dream come true for me.   As I reflect on my first three weeks out in Rockville, Maryland, it’s been a whirlwind. I have met many new people between the staff, residents, and guests living here. I have heard more medical acronyms than I knew existed. I have received more free food than I ever anticipated. Also, I began […]