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Invitation: Hanna’s Living End-of-Life Celebration
You are invited to Hanna's Living End-of-Life Celebration, Sunday October 6, 2024.
July 2024: How’s Hanna?
An update on Hanna's health, her new children's book, and the state of finances for Hanna's care
Video: CareForce at the Variety Show
A short update on "How's Hanna?" followed by a video of members of CareForce on stage at the Polish Hill (our neighborhood) Variety Show.
Singalong!
Photo gallery: an evening of singing together for Hanna's "May birthday" on the 17th.
Seeking a compassionate caregiver
Here is a job description for a full-time caregiver for Hanna in Pittsburgh, starting as soon as you're available! Please pass this on to anyone you think might be right.
February 2024: How’s Hanna?
An update on Hanna's health, finances, and experience. Life with a feeding tube, shoulder pain, and progressing symptoms, along with writing, baby chicks, and endless generosity of care.
Birthday song: community magic
On Hanna's birthday, in the cold clear winter night, a group of people gathered under Hanna's balcony for a serenade.
Update from South Africa
Hanna shares rich impressions and reflections from her time in South Africa. Marc adds wise-cracks. At the end we describe some of the ways in which Hanna's symptoms are progressing.
Update: Back pain, South Africa, and tadpoles
As ALS weakens her core strength, Hanna increasingly has to cope with back pain (along with other progressive symptoms). Meanwhile she is in South Africa with dear family and all the joys of home. Her experience continues to mix this joy of life with physical difficulty and the anguish of loss. Eish! (as they say in South Africa)