Stories: Supported Living

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Travels with Louise

Once you meet her, you will never forget Louise. She has an unexpected charm that leaves you smiling from the inside out. At first, her deadpan humor…

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Healthy Choices

Barb had become a couch potato, and junk food was her solace. Worse yet, her habits led to hyper-tension and diabetes, and she felt sluggish and self-conscious…

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A Cat Tale

You might say Frances saved Angel. After all, she adopted Angel, a sweet-faced, black-and-white cat, from the Central Missouri Humane Society. But see them together, and you’ll…

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Drumming Up Fun

       When staff at the BCFR supported living site  3706 asked if anyone would like to attend a powwow, Grea, C-J, Louise and Robert jumped at the opportunity. …

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Service with a Smile

     If you’re having a bad day, spend some time with Sheilah. She’ll make you smile, even if you don’t want to. Sheilah has a magical way…

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Step by Step

One look at Dale, and you’d never guess that he was once overweight and suffering from high cholesterol. The 52-year-old is fit, active and enthusiastic about life….

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Boone County Family Resources Takes the Plunge

At first the notion of jumping into a freezing cold lake dressed in a silly costume in the middle of February seems outrageous, especially if you signed…

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No Place Like Home

  Moving to a new home is exciting. But let’s face it; sorting, packing and lugging our stuff is a hassle. Now imagine having two days to…

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A Holiday to Remember

For most of us, spending time with friends and families is the highlight of our holidays. Nobody wants to be alone when it seems the rest of…