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Human Parts

Sarah Stankorb

Jan 5

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How Do You Help Someone Prepare for Their Last Move?

Choosing what my parents bring to the nursing home is making me see what’s essential

I’ll be moving my parents cross-state this weekend — barring any COVID lockdowns at their new nursing facility. My weekly to-do list is a mess of back-to-the-office chores and prep for the move.

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