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60. Parker Patterson: What We Learn About Life by Being Close to Death
Are we truly making the most of the days we’re given? In this episode, I sit down with Parker Patterson, entrepreneur, caregiver, and co-owner of Silverleaf Elder Care, to explore the profound wisdom that comes from serving people at the end of their lives.
We talk about:
💛 The reality of aging in America
🏠 How boutique-style elder care preserves dignity and belonging
🧠 Memory care, emotional needs, and the importance of continuity
🌿 What peaceful death looks like, and what regretful death teaches us
👨👩👧 How Parker’s upbringing in a family of 12 (with 7 special needs siblings) shaped his…
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