Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice recognizes LNAs during National Nursing Assistants Week
CONWAY — Peter Lake was a world traveler and high-tech worker, born and raised in Massachusetts. His travels took him to faraway places, including Russia, China, Australia and Malaysia. Now there is no place like home for this 67-year-old resident of Conway, who is able to live independently despite serious chronic health issues, thanks to the support of licensed nursing assistants.
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