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Aug 14, 2023Liked by Don Akchin

Great and encouraging article - terrific service idea.

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Thank you, Mr. Mayor!

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This problem of needing someone briefly in the morning and again briefly at the end of the day has been a tough one for my sister to solve. Sounds like these folks have a handle on it.

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great idea! Definitely good for everyone. The client, the helper, the family and the government.

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by Don Akchin

Great idea! I’d love to work for them too! Come to Maine!

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by Don Akchin

What a dynamite idea! I sure hope this comes to NYC because I can think of at least a dozen people who'd take advantage of this service immediately. (I might even arrive at reading "Nabors" without thinking "Gomer Pyle".) Thanks for bringing this concept to our attention.

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We must be the same age, because Gomer Pyle was also my first reaction.

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by Don Akchin

Well, goll-eeee!

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Good news indeed. In Scotland, my granny had a "carer" to come in, vacuum, make her bed, and have a wee chat. They can also supervise taking medicines. These carers were (and hopefully still are) provided by local government. I don't have much hope for that happening here, but this sounds like the next best thing.

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Agreed - not likely here, and next best thing.

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