All The Little Things

My name is Sherry Perry, I am a career CNA.  I love my work and have sacrificed in order to do what I love.  I have been a CNA for 30 years, the past 24 at the same nursing home.  It hasn’t always been easy, but I have had so many meaningful experiences to help carry...

Welcome Home Veterans

Fall is here, the leaves are changing their colors, the days are getting shorter, and the holidays are racing upon us.  One holiday that is close to my heart is Veteran’s Day.  Last year on Veteran’s Day I had the honor of attending a luncheon with a few...

Alzheimer’s Facts

I became a certified nurse aid in 2012. At that time, CNN released an article about Charlton Heston showing signs of Alzheimer’s. In the article, they stated around five-million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease. Today the Alzheimer’s Association reports...

Fried Green Tomatoes and Paper Towels

I recently re-watched one of my favorite movies, Fried Green Tomatoes, about a soul searching, empty nester Evelyn (played by Kathy Bates) and the feisty Mrs. Threadgoode (played by Jessica Tandy) who resided at a nearby nursing center.  The two met by chance in the...
Who wants to be called a “worker”?

Who wants to be called a “worker”?

I’ve worked in long term care for 37 years.  I started my career as so many others have, as a nursing assistant—before the days of certification.  I did go on to earn my administrator’s license and work in operations but my heart has always been with the...