LISA OLSON

My story of helping others with daily activities began with two lovely, English sisters many decades ago. They were my sweet neighbors across the street for many years. As they aged, I volunteered to help them whenever they needed. It made us both feel good and we developed a real friendship. The sisters became elderly (93 and 95 years old), and each eventually developed cancer consecutively; I had the privilege of helping them each navigate this last stage of their lives. I will always remember my two friends whom I learned so much from, and how they cultivated the interest in me to be there for others in a significant way. I derive great satisfaction from improving someone's life and being needed and trusted.

 

My livelihood over the years has involved many interests of mine along the way:  

• bookkeeping, accounting assistant

• organizer of spaces/ possessions/ paperwork

• secretary/personal assistant to a retired executive couple for 16 years

• repairing/restoring fine art

• weekend respite care for an older couple’s adult son who had severe brain damage

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) at a local long-term, skilled nursing facility

• volunteered helping with activities of daily living 

 

I have enjoyed all these areas of interest, and many more, but I have to say I have enjoyed caring for the life-needs of others the most; this is why I began my business —to care for the health, emotional, and comfort needs of others.  I believe I make a positive difference in the lives of people that I assist and would like to continue serving in this capacity.