When people move into nursing homes they tend to assume their days of taking vacations are over. Not at the Camden Care Center in Minneapolis where the staff has put vacations back on the calendar. Audio Producer Susan Gray learned from residents and staff there's benefits to escaping the daily grind at any age.
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When people move into nursing homes they tend to assume their days of taking vacations are over. Not at the Camden Care Center in Minneapolis where the staff has put vacations back on the calendar. Audio Producer Susan Gray learned from residents and staff there's benefits to escaping the daily grind at any age.
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Broadcast History
Aired on KFAI Community Radio in Minneapolis on 9/25/12
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation | The Go-Go's | Return to the Go-Go's. | I.R.S. Records | 1994 | 00:30 |
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Emily Krumberger
Posted on October 08, 2012 at 01:12 PM | Permalink
Loved the piece
Amazing Susan! Turned out well :)