Ben's Story

After a tragic accident that shattered his shoulder and left him unable to work, Ben lost his apartment and found himself at a homeless shelter.  The doctors at the hospital had told him he might lose his arm.  Several surgeries and many months of healing were his only hope.  

Despite the pain and possible further damage to his shoulder and arm, he had to remove his bandage each day to wear a coat because the shelter was closed during the day.
 
Fortunately, Ben was referred to the Center for Respite Care shortly after it opened.  The care and coordination provided by the staff at the Respite enabled Ben to make it through the reconstructive surgeries at the hospital, saving his arm.  After his shoulder and arm were finally healed, Ben left the Respite for the last time and moved again into his own apartment.