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QUALITY of LIFE Helping Seniors Flourish in Napa Valley BY CHRIS ANDREWS | PHOTOS BY AMAYA JOSEPHS
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ne would be hard-pressed to find someone more immersed in senior living issues than the CEO of Senior Helpers, Bob Nations. No matter the issue, Nations is on top of it, a font of information and someone who has thought long and hard about what is best for seniors in the community. Nations’ knowledge and experience result from his 16 years of running the agency and years of work as president of the boards of directors for Share the Care, Napa Valley Support Services, and Senior Access and as the commissioner for
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“The people we hire are a unique breed. They are experienced caregivers drawn to the work because they take pleasure in making a difference in people’s lives.” -Bob Nations
the Napa County Commission on Aging. Nations has also hosted “Aging Matters” programs on KVON AM 1440 and KRON 4 and “The Aging Boomer” on KSVY FM 91.3. No matter the issue, at some point, Nations has researched it, considered its ramifications, and discussed it with the public. He is a rare person in his level of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Nations was drawn to the caregiving field after watching his grandmother have dementia—the importance of caring for others and improving their quality of life Photo by Aaron Jay Young