CMCC allows Lucy to live the life that she wants in her own home.
Meet Lucy, a client of Crotched Community Care (CMCC). She is 78 years old. She uses a walker and scooter to get around and can’t walk very far due to respiratory issues, often having to pause to rest and catch her breath. This is due to her chronic medical conditions including respiratory issues and chronic pain.
While Lucy may not go for long distance walks, it doesn’t stop her from making her presence known. A talented and creative person, she is constantly crafting, specializing in
little painted canvases that she creates at her home and hands out to people at her bank. She has also made blankets that she donated to the hospital and the community mental health center.
As a CMCC client, she receives several services that allow her to remain independent and in her own apartment, instead of entering a nursing home. The Case Manager has assisted Lucy to identify her needs and secure in-home services including nursing, personal care, and light housekeeping.
Case Managers also assist with obtaining much needed medical equipment and navigating the complex healthcare system. In addition, she has been able to access grant money from CMCC to help with urgent needs, most recently when she moved. She also received a CMCC grant to get a new walker and another grant to help with a lockbox to store her extra medication.
She recently shared her appreciation for Crotched Mountain: “Every time I needed help, CMCC has been there. They have been like family to me.”
